cashmere

cash·mere | \ ˈkazh-ˌmir

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, ˈkash-\

Definition of cashmere

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

2 : a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere

Examples of cashmere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The elegant, wool-and-cashmere knit number—accented with a steamy, high leg slit—left us looking on in awe in our August linens. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Rihanna Has Dinner with Her Boyfriend and Mom in a Sweater Dress with a Thigh-High Slit," 15 Aug. 2019 Models wore black-and-white looks mixed with opulent tones of amethyst, crimson, sapphire blue and yellow in satin, velvet, lame, sequined cashmere and faux fur. — Washington Post, "Janelle Monae rocked Ralph Lauren’s jazz club of yesteryear," 7 Sep. 2019 Jean Kolloff, owner of cashmere importer Quinn Apparel, said her reason for opposing the tariffs was more geographical — the Alashan goat that produces light-colored cashmere wool is only found in China's Inner Mongolia region. — NBC News, "From robot vacuums to baby gates, U.S. companies say they need China," 17 June 2019 In Filippi’s collections, materials like cashmere and silk feature heavily. — Olivia Martin, Town & Country, "Italian Fashion House Fabiana Filippi is Not Interested in Trends," 13 Aug. 2019 They are made of mink, faux mink, sable, silk, cashmere, or synthetic fibers. — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, "When it comes to eyelash extensions, the demand is unreal," 3 July 2019 Adjectives and adverbs were as precious to her as cashmere and silk. — The Economist, "Obituary: Judith Krantz died on June 22nd," 6 July 2019 The caption tags an Italian cashmere and knitwear company. — Lisa Respers France, CNN, "Irina Shayk's Instagram being read like tea leaves," 12 June 2019 But the production of some items, like cashmere and silk garments, is virtually impossible to move out of China in part because of where the delicate materials come from. — Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, "How China Tariffs Could Make Your Sweaters and Pants Cost More," 5 June 2019

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