cashmere

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   very fine, soft fiber obtained from the undercoat of cashmere goats

   The mill sorts the raw cashmere before spinning it into yarn.

2. 2
   noun

   fabric or clothing made wholly or partly from cashmere fiber

   She wrapped a grey cashmere scarf around her neck.

Named for Kashmir, the region historically associated with the fine goat fiber. English cashmere reflects an older spelling of the place name, transmitted through French and Hindustani forms ultimately related to Sanskrit Kasmira.

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