cachemire
cashmere
noun kash-MEER Rare
Origin: from Kashmir, the region in India/Pakistan
Usage Note
Cachemire refers to the fine wool fiber from cashmere goats, or a garment made from it. The word also gives its name to the motif cachemire — the teardrop-shaped pattern known in English as 'paisley', which originated in Kashmir. A pull en cachemire ('cashmere sweater') is considered a luxury item.
Examples
"Ce pull en cachemire est très doux."
Natural Translation
This cashmere sweater is very soft.
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