cashmere
/kæʃ'miə/
Definition
- 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
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an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
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the wool of the Kashmir goat
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a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
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