cashmere

noun cash·mere \ ˈkazh-ˌmir , 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

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The new-and-improved 1988 Roll Neck comes in three different iterations: the classic (in saffron, pink, or navy) for $59.60, the striped version for $75, and the luxe cashmere (in pink or grey) for $298.

— ana colon, Glamour, "J.Crew Is Bringing Back Two Classic '80s Pieces," 29 Aug. 2017
One infamous example includes a $6 million program designed to breed Italian and Afghan goats for better cashmere to improve the yield.

— julie vitkovskaya, Washington Post, "4 things to know about America’s war in Afghanistan," 24 Aug. 2017
Afternoon tea served in the private dining room, a cashmere throw for your creamy leather flatbed seat, wine tastings with the private chef and cooked-to-order eggs delivered by your sky butler.

— jane wooldridge, miamiherald, "For 1 percenters, new way to fly includes private chef, cashmere throws, wine cellar," 9 Aug. 2017
View Slideshow In 1967, a young David Bowie struck mime-like poses in front of a camera wearing a white cashmere sweater, his blond hair coiffed slightly to the right side of his face.

— chloe fein, The Cut, "Never-Before-Seen Photos of David Bowie," 3 Aug. 2017
Now, she’s teamed up with fashion’s favorite denim brand J Brand to drop a 25-piece collection of denim styles, including jeans, a skirt, and a jumpsuit, along with statement cashmere and merino wool knits.

— andrea cheng, Billboard, "How Bella Freud's J Brand Collection Is an Authentic Nod to the Rolling Stones: Exclusive," 31 July 2017
Uniqlo is home to plenty of cheap cashmere, but their summer offerings aren’t too shabby either.

— diana tsui, The Cut, "9 Comfy Skirts You Won’t Want to Rip Off at the End of a Work Day," 19 July 2017
Look for styles that fit as well as your favorite cashmere crewneck, and that feel as soft, too.

— julia leigh sergeon, GQ, "10 Lightweight Hoodies That Feel Like a Dream," 6 July 2017
Rubber Ducky Races July 8-9 Rubber ducks, like cashmere or good hygiene, have yet to go out of style.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Here Is a List of 12 Things You Must Do in July," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of cashmere

Cashmere (Kashmir)

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cashmere

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Definition of cashmere for English Language Learners

: fine wool from a kind of goat from India
: a soft fabric made from cashmere wool

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cashmere

noun cash·mere \ ˈkazh-ˌmir , ˈkash- \

Definition of cashmere for Students

:a soft yarn or fabric once made from the fine wool of an Indian goat but now often from sheep's wool

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