cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmir 
ˈkash-
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat
also
: a yarn of this wool
2
: a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere
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Cardigans, vests, and even wool or cashmere T-shirts are excellent options for winter too.
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
In one of the multi-hyphenate's most recent posts, Paltrow shared a glimpse of her new clothing line, tagging the brand Gwyn in her caption and wearing a sophisticated, tan cashmere sweater that immediately caught our eye.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Cardigans, vests, and even wool or cashmere T-shirts are excellent options for winter too.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Quince is known for its collection of affordable cashmere, and this $35 Mongolian Cashmere Square Scarf is one of the best cozy gifts to give this season.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
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cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats
2
: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool
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