cashmere Definition
cash·mere (kas̸h′mir′, kaz̸h′-)
noun
- a fine carded wool obtained from goats of Kashmir and Tibet
- a soft, twilled cloth made of this or similar wool
- a cashmere shawl, sweater, coat, etc.
Etymology: after Cashmere (old sp. of Kashmir)
cashmere Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: He has his own label including a very affordable Florentine cashmere in many colors.
- use: He continued to use fabulous cashmeres, leathers and other unique high quality raw materials to add a little extra to his design skills.
- knit: To lean back against cushions covered in knitted cashmere or smooth velvet pile is to indulge in luxury.
Preposition: with
- twist: Whether you are looking for a classic, pure cashmere jumper or cashmere with a contemporary twist, look no further than Brora Cashmere.
- scarves: Wish List £ 8.99 Pretty Pink Pashmina Handwoven cashmere with silk scarves, an absolute must for all women.
Adjective modifier
- Scottish: He is managing director of Peter Scott & Co Ltd, manufacturer and worldwide exporter of Scottish cashmere.
- fine: It's the same principle as selecting the finest cashmere; choose the best and let it speak for itself.
- pure: On the right is on of our test certificates to prove it is pure cashmere.
- good: Now favored in high fashion circles, Pashminas are simply known to be made from the best cashmere in the world.
Modifies a noun
- knitwear: The integration of the John Laing of Hawick branded cashmere knitwear acquisition into the Barrie business in February has been executed successfully.
- sweater: In the end I was faced with a choice: 90 quid for a cashmere sweater, or a cardigan.
- cardigan: The pink and black diamond cashmere cardigan costs GBP 280.
- yarn: It also supplies cashmere yarn to Dawson International's premium cashmere brand, Ballantyne.
- jumper: I will be making cashmere jumpers to go with the skirts.
- garment: Their superbly finished cashmere garments convey the feel of luxury.
Noun used with modifier
- niche: They have each been very supportive of our niche cashmere strategy and we have been actively encouraging their increased involvement for some time.
- luxury: Market conditions in the luxury cashmere markets have remained difficult.
- %: Made from super-soft, 100 % cashmere, it offers a loose fit with an elasticated waist for added comfort.
- specialist: A new specialist cashmere designer label, " DCC " ( Dawson Cashmere Company ), will launch at retail for autumn/winter 2002.
- cent: But a sweater marked 100 per cent cashmere cannot be legally diluted with wool.
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