Cashmere

Word CASHMERE
Character 8
Hyphenation cash mere
Pronunciations /kæʃˈmɪə/

Definitions and meanings of "Cashmere"

What do we mean by cashmere?

The fine wool of a Cashmere goat. noun

A soft fabric made of this wool or of similar fibers. noun

A fine and soft woolen fabric used for dress-goods. It differs from merino in being twilled on one side only. noun

Made of the dress-fabric so named.

A rich stuff for shawls, scarfs, etc., originally made in Cashmere from the soft wool found beneath the hair of the goats of Cashmere, Tibet, and the Himalayas. Some cashmere, of fine quality, is richly embroidered for sale to Europeans. noun

A dress fabric made of fine wool, or of fine wool and cotton, in imitation of the original cashmere. noun

A rich and costly shawl made of cashmere; -- often called camel's-hair shawl. noun

Fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat noun

A soft fabric made of this wool noun

An area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India noun

The wool of the Kashmir goat noun

A soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat noun

Fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat.

A soft fabric made of this wool.

A rich kind of shawl made from this wool.

(by extension) Any similar shawl.

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The word "cashmere" in example sentences

I knit the turquoise one in cashmere, and she knit the white one in yarn from Heirloom. ❋ Jean (2009)

Sorry folks, cashmere is NOT in the least bit “sustainable” nor “environmentally correct.” ❋ Unknown (2007)

Stewart+Brown cashmere is purchased and crafted in Mongolia by herders and weavers who continue to practice their centuries-old way of life. ❋ Unknown (2006)

But one custom took my fancy: the best women wore simply a plain cashmere robe, and no ornaments, but loaded all their jewels on one or two of their slaves, who followed them, as much as to say, "If you want to see all my fine things, look behind me; it is too great a bore to carry them myself." ❋ William Henry Burton Wilkins (1897)

For example, private label cashmere sweaters for men and women, as well as makeup gift sets and fragrances ranging from $50 to $175, are all in high demand, but not displayed behind the glass panes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It wants the Kashmiri original -- the wool Westerners call "cashmere" -- to be easily distinguished from imitations as the popularity of pashmina has soared and the word itself has become synonymous with a large scarf of thin wool. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They have cashmere, which is nice and soft, but twice the price and not quite as warm. ❋ Bardiac (2009)

A company calling itself Nepal Pashmina Industry, in Katmandu, honestly begins its product profile with “pashmina better known as cashmere.” ❋ William Safire (2004)

A cashmere is a Parisian's soul, idol, and fetich; servants could not find it; Cecil, who, to do him this justice, was always as courteous to a comedienne as to a countess, went himself. ❋ 1839-1908 Ouida (1873)

They've recently introduced a collection of ultra luxurious, baby cashmere, which is obtained from the harmless process of combing the under fleece of the youngest kids. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To offer you a smart idea of what can be expected re quality, check out brand-name cashmere scarfs because these are certain to be of the best quality. ❋ Unknown (2009)

One secret, she says, is wearing thin fabrics that offer warmth, such as cashmere and light wool. ❋ Unknown (2010)

On May 14, Macy's Chief Financial Officer Karen Hoguet said the company is beginning to see some raw-material cost increases in areas such as cashmere, cotton and leather. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Heading into the holidays, the company will be more promotional and focus on key items such as cashmere sweaters and boots. ❋ Unknown (2008)

She's bought a few new, modestly priced pieces of clothing such as cashmere sweaters in purple and orange for $60 each at the discounter Syms that "will look good with a black skirt," she says. ❋ Unknown (2008)

SHADES OF MARTHAThe "cashmere" of designer paints, Stewart's oil-based hues will set you back $110 a gallon -- but they're a sure cure for paint envy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

To appeal to shoppers who research gifts online before buying, it purchased sponsored links on search engines including Google Inc. so Macy's pops up when people type keywords such as "cashmere," "Cuisinart," "boots" and "coat." ❋ Unknown (2007)

Interspersed in their midst were handfuls of younger, sensitive New Age guys accompanied by the kind of cashmere-clad, carefully groomed women you imagine enunciating with rapid-fire precision around a handsomely varnished seminar table at a college in New England. ❋ Unknown (2006)

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