cashmere

noun

cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmir How to pronounce cashmere (audio) ˈkash- How to pronounce cashmere (audio)
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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Read on for all of the layering pieces, from cashmere sweaters to organic cotton T-shirts and boat-neck tops, that are keeping us toasty throughout the season. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 The capsule also includes cashmere blends for softness. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Narrowing down our picks was no easy feat, but our absolute favorites are this trendy cardigan woven from a silk-cotton blend and this short-sleeve cashmere sweater that’s perfect for all-season layering. Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024 There was a story last year about the rise of Loro Piana, which are these beautiful Italian cashmere sweaters. Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cashmere 

Word History

Etymology

Cashmere (Kashmir)

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cashmere was in 1684

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“Cashmere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashmere. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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cashmere

noun
cash·​mere ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r How to pronounce cashmere (audio)
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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