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DictionarycashmereFine goat wool
noun

cashmere

KAZH-meer/ˈkæʒmɪr/

A soft material from the fine undercoat of certain goats.

Soft cashmere from the goat's undercoat lies beside the grooming comb.

A shaggy cashmere goat beside a grooming comb holding fine pale undercoat, with a loose cloud of collected down in the foreground.
Etymology
cashmereEnglishthe Himalayan region

Kashmir supplied the place-name in Cashmere wool, referring to wool obtained there from long-haired goats. The shortened name came to identify the fine, soft material itself.

In context

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More examples

  • This sweater is made of pure cashmere.
  • The mill spins cashmere into fine yarn.
  • Wash cashmere gently to protect its delicate fibers.

Forms

cashmere

Similar words

wool
Wool usually comes from sheep and can feel coarser.
mohair
Mohair comes from Angora goats and has a silkier sheen.