cashmere
pronunciation
How to pronounce cashmere in British English:
UK [ˈkæʃmɪə(r)]
How to pronounce cashmere in American English:
US [ˈkæʒmɪr]
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- Noun:
- a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
- the wool of the Kashmir goat
Word Origin
- cashmere (n.)
- 1680s, "shawl made of cashmere wool," from the old spelling of Kashmir, Himalayan kingdom where wool was obtained from long-haired goats. As a name for this kind of woolen fabric, favored for shawls, etc., it is attested from 1822.
Example
- 1. The bed has a cosy cream cashmere throw .
- 2. Smokers can reserve tables and are provided with cashmere blankets in cold weather .
- 3. I like to match a lilac cashmere sweater with plain but nice lilac socks .
- 4. In winter , I wear dark grey or pinstripe blue cashmere suits with high-rise trousers .
- 5. A sleeveless cashmere sweater has an attachment that can be collar , scarf or shawl .