Cashmere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cashmere is a noun meaning (countable) A rich kind of shawl made from this wool.
Meaning
(countable) A rich kind of shawl made from this wool.
More Meanings
- (countable, by extension) Any similar shawl.
- (chiefly uncountable) Fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat.
- (chiefly uncountable) A soft fabric made of this wool.
Example Sentences
a cashmere sweater
Word Forms
- cashmeres
- cassimeer
- cashmire
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cassimere, cassimeer, camelhair, camel-hair, camelot, casimire.
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