Cashmere

/kæʃ'miə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A fine, soft wool: This refers specifically to the wool obtained from the Cashmere goat, known for its exceptional softness, warmth, and lightweight quality.
    • A soft fabric made from this wool: This meaning refers to the luxurious textile or yarn produced from Cashmere goat wool, used in high-quality garments like sweaters, scarves, and shawls.
    • A disputed region in Southwestern Asia: This is a proper noun referring to the region of Kashmir, located between India and Pakistan. Note: This geographical meaning is distinct from the textile meaning, though the textile's name is derived from the region.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Wool/Fabric):
    • She wore a luxurious cashmere sweater to stay warm.
    • This scarf is made of pure cashmere.
  • Noun (Region):
    • The conflict over Cashmere has lasted for decades.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ply" in cashmere: Refers to the number of strands twisted together to make cashmere yarn (e.g., 2-ply cashmere).
    • This garment uses a fine 1-ply cashmere for a lighter feel.
  • Used attributively (as an adjective) to describe items made from this wool.
    • He bought a cashmere coat.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cashmere goat (n): The breed of goat (scientific name: ) that produces the fine undercoat wool known as cashmere.
  • Kashmir (n): The alternate spelling for the geographical region, which is the etymological origin of the word "cashmere" for the wool.
Synonyms
  • Pashmina (n): A finer variant of cashmere wool, specifically from a specific breed of Himalayan goat, often used for shawls. (Note: While very similar, "pashmina" often implies an even higher grade of fineness.)
  • Fine wool (n): A general term, but less specific than cashmere.
Idioms and Phrases
  • As soft as cashmere: A simile used to describe something extremely soft and luxurious.
    • The kitten's fur was as soft as cashmere.
Noun
  1. an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
  2. the wool of the Kashmir goat
  3. a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat

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