cashmere

/ˈkæʃmɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft, fine wool obtained from the soft undercoat of the cashmere goat, used for making warm clothing.

“She wore a cashmere sweater on the cold winter night.”

2. adjective

relating to or made from cashmere wool, soft and fine in texture.

“The cashmere scarf kept her neck warm and cozy.”

Synonyms

  • merino
  • silk

Antonyms

  • coarse
  • rough