pashm

[ puhsh-uhm, pahsh- ]

noun

1. the fine woolly underhair of goats raised in northern India.

pashm

/ ˈpæʃəm /

noun

1. the underfur of various Tibetan animals, esp goats, used for cashmere shawls

Word History and Origins

Origin of pashm¹

1875–80; < Persian: wool

Word History and Origins

Origin of pashm¹

from Persian, literally: wool