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cash·mere noun or kash·mir \ˈkazhˌmi(ə)r, -aizh-, -iə; -ash-, -aa-, -ai-\ (-s) Etymology: from Cashmere, Kashmir, region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent 1. a. : fine soft light wool from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat of the Himalayan regions b. : a fine yarn made of this wool alone or in a blend and used for sweaters and overcoatings 2. a. : a fine soft twilled fabric handloomed originally from the underwool of Kashmir goats but imitated now on jacquard looms and used especially for shawls with brillant coloring and embroidery b. : a soft lightweight clothing fabric of twill weave usually of wool but often of other fibers or blends of fibers |