Cashmere can meanexpress or refer to a particular idea or thing eitherused to show one of two possible choices a regionan area of land with defined boundaries or common features in Asia or a very soft wool fabric made from cashmere goats. In everyday English, the fabric sense is usually what people mean.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /kæʃˈmɪr/
Easy pronunciation: CASH-meer (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the second syllable.
Refers to the soft fabric made from Cashmere goat wool.
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Cashmere Meaning
a very soft, warm fabric made from goat wool
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
Example: She bought a cashmere sweater for winter.
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Other Meanings of Cashmere
Meaning 2
a region in Asia disputed by India and Pakistan
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
Example: The political situation in Cashmere has long been disputed.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- kashmir — Common alternate name for the region
- jammu and kashmir — Official or fuller place name for the region
Meaning 3
the fine wool taken from cashmere goats
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the wool of the Kashmir goat
Example: The scarf was made from pure cashmere.
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Cashmere Synonyms
the region in southwestern Asia
- kashmir
- jammu and kashmir
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Common Mistakes
- People often use cashmere to mean the fabric, not the place name.
- Cashmere and Kashmir are related in spelling, but they are not interchangeable in every context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cashmere mean in clothing?
In clothing, cashmere means a very soft, warm fabric made from the wool of cashmere goats.
Is cashmere the same as Kashmir?
No. Cashmere usually refers to the fabric, while Kashmir is the place name.
What is cashmere wool?
Cashmere wool is the fine wool obtained from cashmere goats and used to make soft textiles.
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