pashmina
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Definition of pashmina
: a fine wool similar to cashmere made from the undercoat of domestic Himalayan goats also : a shawl made from this wool
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From soft flannel coats in Union Square to dramatic, draped cashmere in the Marina to scores of oversize trenches, scarves and pashminas (a perennial in our microclimates) in every neighborhood, Style has observed the trend across the city. — Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, "Blanket dressing a comfort trend for the big chill," 10 Jan. 2018 The Ottoamano shop brings you a great assortment of pashminas from all over Turkey— — Karen Fedorko Sefer, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Istanbul," 5 Oct. 2016 A seven-year-old was offered a pashmina from a humidor. — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, "Per Se’s Seven-Course Kids’ Menu," 6 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pashmina.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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pashmina
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pashmina
: a kind of fine, soft wool from Asia
: a long piece of clothing made from pashmina and worn around a woman's neck
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