cashmere

/kæʃ'miə/
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cashmere

A woman wears a soft cashmere sweater on a cool autumn day.

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.
cashmere

A woman wears a soft cashmere sweater on a cool autumn day.

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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