pashmina

[ puhsh-mee-nuh, pahsh- ]

noun

1. a fabric or garment made from pashm, especially a shawl, wrap, or scarf.

pashmina

/ pæʃˈmiːnə /

noun

1. a scarf or shawl made of pashm

Word History and Origins

Origin of pashmina¹

< Persian pashmīn woolen < pashm wool; pashm

Word History and Origins

Origin of pashmina¹

from Persian pashmina ; see pashm

Example Sentences

Since his youth in this tiny town of a few low stone homes and terraced wheat fields, he has scraped a living out of the dramatic landscape on foot, shepherding large flocks of pashmina goats through the mountains.

From Outside Online

Pashmina ShawlsI own a couple of the most fabulous I Pezzi Di Pinti shawls, but my fantasy is to have one in every color.

From The Daily Beast

Ms. Alexander is carrying this heavy mantle as if it were made of sheerest pashmina.

From The Daily Beast

I like that The Aniston spent the first three years after her breakup walking around wrapped in a giant pashmina security blanket.

From The Daily Beast