cashmere
1 Americannoun
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the fine, downy wool at the roots of the hair of the Kashmir goat.
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a garment made of this wool.
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a yarn made from this wool.
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a wool or cashmere fabric of plain or twill weave.
noun
noun
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a fine soft wool from goats of the Kashmir area
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cloth or knitted material made from this or similar wool
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( as modifier )
a cashmere sweater
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noun
Other Word Forms
- Cashmerian adjective
Etymology
Origin of cashmere
First recorded in 1815–25; named after Cashmere
Example Sentences
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"You don't get many people mending raw cashmere," said Wade, whose role is to meticulously inspect and darn any defects in the fabric by hand, before it is washed, cut and shipped around the world.
From Barron's
Do you like to buy cashmere sweaters, watches?
But the most stylish delegation in this global capital of fashion will be the one wearing a cashmere collection inspired by warriors on horseback, nomads in yurts and the strength of history’s most sprawling empire.
On Monday, Giorgio Armani also presented velvets and cashmere of green, blue and amethyst shades, four months after the death of the legendary designer aged 91.
From Barron's
“Think of, like, a cashmere blanket with your name stitched on it or some really comfortable slippers,” he says.
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