cashmere
word
Definition
A very soft and warm type of wool made from the hair of cashmere goats, often used in high-quality clothing such as sweaters and scarves.
Usage & Nuances
'Cashmere' is mainly used as a noun for the fabric, but can also describe products (e.g., 'cashmere sweater'). It suggests luxury and high value. Not to be confused with 'Kashmir,' the region.
Spanish: cachemiraPortuguese (BR): caxemiraPortuguese (PT): caxemiraChinese (Simplified): 羊绒Chinese (Traditional): 羊絨Hindi: कश्मीरी ऊनArabic: كشميرBengali: কাশ্মীর উল - কাশ্মীর (কাপড়)Russian: кашемирJapanese: カシミヤVietnamese: len cashmere - vải cashmereKorean: 캐시미어Turkish: kaşmirUrdu: کشمیری اونIndonesian: kasmir
Example Sentences
This sweater is made of cashmere.
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He bought a cashmere scarf for winter.
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Cashmere is softer than regular wool.
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I love wearing my old cashmere sweater on chilly days.
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These gloves feel amazing—they’re real cashmere!
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If you want something warm but not too heavy, try a cashmere blend.
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