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Cashmere Common

Cashmere has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat

"She wrapped herself in a luxurious cashmere scarf to stay warm during the chilly winter walk."

2

the wool of the Kashmir goat

"She traced the soft texture of her sweater, knowing it was made from pure cashmere harvested directly from the Kashmir goat."

3

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

"The border dispute over cashmere has made it difficult for both nations to establish a clear demilitarized zone."

4

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

"The sweater's label confirmed that its softness came exclusively from cashmere, the fine downy wool harvested from beneath the outer coat of the Cashmere goat."

Proper Noun
1

Archaic spelling of Kashmir.

"The antique map labeled the region as "Cashmere," an archaic spelling that no longer appears on modern charts."

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
fabric wool
Rhyming Words
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