cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmir 
ˈkash-
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat
also
: a yarn of this wool
2
: a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere
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And throw your cashmere throws in the laundry a few times a year.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The Riley Cotton Cashmere Duvet Cover is made of 95% cotton and 5% luxe cashmere.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The last time Donna Karan New York had a cashmere capsule was for holiday 2013.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
According to the millennial fashionista, in the summer, office air conditioning is often on so a wool or cashmere cardigan is necessary, while in the winter, excessive heating means layers are essential.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The Riley Cotton Cashmere Duvet Cover is made of 95% cotton and 5% luxe cashmere.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The last time Donna Karan New York had a cashmere capsule was for holiday 2013.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
According to the millennial fashionista, in the summer, office air conditioning is often on so a wool or cashmere cardigan is necessary, while in the winter, excessive heating means layers are essential.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Cashmere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashmere. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats
2
: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool
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