cashmere
Translation
cashmere
Examples
She wore a soft cashmere jumper.
She wore a soft cashmere jumper.
Cashmere is a very expensive wool.
Cashmere is a very expensive wool.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) cashmere ((noun)) a type of soft wool, or a garment made from it She bought a cashmere scarf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (types of wool) angora, mohair, merino
Etymology
Named after the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent, from the hair of goats from that region.
Memory Tips
Imagine a goat from 'Kashmir' whose wool is so valuable it's like 'cash'.