cashmere
noun
cash·mere ˈkazh-ˌmir 
ˈkash-
ˈkash-
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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Corduroy with an indigo look, fabrics made with recycled cotton and 10 percent pineapple fiber, recycled cotton and linen blends, lightweight fabrics made with hallow yarn and fabrics made with 3 percent cashmere were also part of Nishat’s collection. —
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 The opening spritz bursts with white florals and cashmere. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 With a bit of cashmere mixed in, this throw is the softest couch companion for family movie nights. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 Capping it all off, literally, is a retractable soft-top roof comprised partially of cashmere. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cashmere
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 The opening spritz bursts with white florals and cashmere. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 With a bit of cashmere mixed in, this throw is the softest couch companion for family movie nights. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 Capping it all off, literally, is a retractable soft-top roof comprised partially of cashmere. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cashmere
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cashmere
noun
cash·mere ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats
2
: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool
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