Cashmere: meaning, definitions and examples

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cashmere

 

[ หˆkaส’mษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

luxury fabric

Cashmere is a fine soft wool, originally that from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat.

Synonyms

fabric, material, wool

Examples of usage

  • Her sweater was made of pure cashmere.
  • The scarf was so soft, it must be made of cashmere.
Context #2 | Noun

luxury clothing item

A cashmere is a luxury garment made of cashmere wool.

Synonyms

attire, clothing, garment

Examples of usage

  • She was wearing a beautiful cashmere coat.
  • He gifted her a cashmere scarf for her birthday.
Context #3 | Noun

type of goat

Cashmere goats are a type of domestic goat named for their production of cashmere wool.

Synonyms

domestic goat, wool-producing goat

Examples of usage

  • The farmer raised a herd of cashmere goats.
  • The cashmere goat has a soft and warm undercoat.

Translations

Translations of the word "cashmere" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caxemira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคถเฅเคฎเฅ€เคฐเฅ€ เคŠเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kaschmir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasmir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัˆะตะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaszmir

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ทใƒŸใ‚ข (kashimia)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cachemire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cachemira

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaลŸmir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ์‹œ๋ฏธ์–ด (kaesimieo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุดู…ูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaลกmรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaลกmรญr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅธ็ฑณ (kฤi sฤซ mว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaลกmir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasjmรญr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐัˆะตะผะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜ (kashmiri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaลŸmir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cachemira

Etymology

The word 'cashmere' originated from Kashmir, a region in South Asia known for its production of high-quality wool. Cashmere wool has been prized for centuries for its softness and warmth. The wool is obtained by combing the undercoat of the Kashmir goat, a breed native to the region. Cashmere garments have long been associated with luxury and are highly valued for their exceptional quality.

See also: cash, cashable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,180, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.