kashmir

n. a mountainous area in the north of the Indian subcontinent, currently divided between India, Pakistan, and China.

n. a contested geographic region of South Asia located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent.

“The family spent their summer holiday trekking through the mountains of Kashmir.”

“Diplomatic discussions regarding the status of Kashmir have remained a central point of tension in South Asian geopolitics for decades.”

n. a very soft, high-quality wool made from the hair of a specific type of goat.

n. an alternative spelling of cashmere, referring to the fine, soft wool obtained from the Kashmir goat.

“She wore a warm scarf made of fine Kashmir wool.”

“The merchant specialised in the export of raw Kashmir, which was then processed into luxury garments in European factories.”

Archaic