cashmere
cashmere Lexical Profile
cashmere Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A very fine, soft, and luxurious wool obtained from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat, or a fabric woven from this fiber.
"She draped a shawl of pure cashmere over her shoulders before stepping out into the evening air."
A breed of domestic goat (Capra hircus) native to the Himalayan region, prized for its soft, downy winter undercoat.
"Highland herders raise the cashmere in harsh mountain climates, which stimulates the growth of its insulating fleece."
• adjective
Made from or consisting of the fine, soft wool of the cashmere goat.
"He bought a warm cashmere scarf to wear during the winter commute."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after an archaic spelling of Kashmir, the Himalayan region where the fine undercoat wool of native goats was historically harvested and woven into luxury shawls.