CASHMERE


Meaning of CASHMERE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kazh- ˌ mir, ' kash-

Function: noun

Etymology: Cashmere (Kashmir)

Date: 1684

1 : fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat also : a yarn of this wool

2 : a soft twilled fabric made orig. from cashmere

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