pashm

A woman wears a soft pashm scarf around her neck.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Fine undercoat of wool: "pashm" refers to the soft, downy undercoat of the Tibetan goat (Capra hircus), used to make luxurious shawls and fabrics, such as cashmere.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The shawl was woven from the finest pashm, making it incredibly soft and warm. (The shawl was made from the soft undercoat of the Tibetan goat.)
  • Tibetan goats produce pashm that is highly valued in the textile industry. (The undercoat of these goats is prized for its quality.)

Advanced Usage

• "pashm shawl": a shawl made from this specific undercoat.
  • She inherited a pashm shawl from her grandmother, which was treasured for its lightness. (A shawl crafted from the soft undercoat of the Tibetan goat.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pashmina (n): a term often used for a type of cashmere fabric, originally derived from pashm, but now commonly referring to a blend of cashmere and silk.
  • He wore a pashmina scarf to the formal event. (A scarf made from a blend of cashmere and silk, inspired by the original pashm.)

Synonyms

• Cashmere: the fine wool from the Kashmir goat, similar to pashm in texture and use.
• Undercoat: the soft hair beneath the outer coat of certain animals.

Related Idioms

• None directly associated with "pashm," as it is a specialized term.

Phrasal Verbs

• None applicable, as "pashm" is a noun only.