noun
or kash·mir ˈkazhˌmi(ə)r, -aizh-, -iə; -ash-, -aa-, -ai-
( -s )
Etymology: from Cashmere, Kashmir, region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent
1.
a. : fine soft light wool from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat of the Himalayan regions
b. : a fine yarn made of this wool alone or in a blend and used for sweaters and overcoatings
2.
a. : a fine soft twilled fabric handloomed originally from the underwool of Kashmir goats but imitated now on jacquard looms and used especially for shawls with brillant coloring and embroidery
b. : a soft lightweight clothing fabric of twill weave usually of wool but often of other fibers or blends of fibers