pashmina

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noun (1)

pash·​mi·​na ˌpəsh-ˈmē-nə 

: a fine wool similar to cashmere made from the undercoat of domestic Himalayan goats

also : a shawl made from this wool

pashm

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈpəshəm

variants or less commonly pashim

-ˌshēm

or pashmina

ˌpəshˈmēnə 

plural -s

: the under fleece of upland goats of Kashmir and the Punjab that was formerly used locally for the production of rugs and shawls but is now largely exported

Examples of pashmina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

John Summit fans can pull from contemporary rave dressing, including micro shorts, platform boots, pashminas and shield sunglasses. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Tips for Finding the Right Travel Wrap Summer is typically prime time for the lightest pashmina, preferably in a neutral-toned camel that can work with a variety of styles and color families. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Fields wore a sparkly gold pashmina, white shorts, a brown belt and brown boots for Day 1 of the festival. — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Apr. 2026

The suite’s jaunty decor matches Meryl’s gauzy, sunny pashmina. — Chloe Malle, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Persian, from pashmin woolen, from pashm wool

Noun (2)

pashm, pashim from Persian pashm wool; pashmina from Persian pashmīn woolen, from pashm

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1850, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pashmina

• arena
• athena
• cantina
• carina
• carmina
• catena
• czarina
• domina
• farina
• galena
• glossina
• hyena