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First Known Use: 1684
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: fine wool from a kind of goat from India
: a soft fabric made from cashmere wool
See words that rhyme with cashmere Spanish Central: Translation of cashmere Nglish: Translation of cashmere for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cashmere
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