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cashmere

nounfeminine/kɐʃɨˈmiɾɐ/low

ca·xe·mi·ra

Definition

Fine, soft wool from the Kashmir goat; fabric made from this wool.
She wore a beautiful cashmere scarf.
This sweater is made of pure cashmere.
Common collocations
cashmere scarfcashmere woolcashmere sweater

Etymology

Topónimo da região da Caxemira, via inglês *cashmere*.