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Cashmere (n., adj.)

A wool fiber from the undercoat of a Cashmere goat. The wool is very soft and fine.

Cashmere is light-weight and exhibits excellent insulating properties. Cashmere wool is more expensive than regular sheep wool but is of higher quality.

 

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