pashmina

[ puhsh-mee-nuh, pahsh- ]

/ pʌʃˈmi nə, pɑʃ- /

noun

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

Nearby words

pash rash, pasha, pashalik, pashka, pashm, pashmina, pashto, pasig, pasionaria, pasiphaë, pasithea

Also push·mi·na

[puhsh-mee-nuh] /pʌʃˈmi nə/.

Origin of pashmina

< Persian pashmīn woolen < pashm wool; see pashm

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Examples from the Web for pashmina

Pashmina ShawlsI own a couple of the most fabulous I Pezzi Di Pinti shawls, but my fantasy is to have one in every color.
Fantasy Shopper|Alexandra Penney|December 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for pashmina

pashmina

/ (pæʃˈmiːnə) /

noun

a scarf or shawl made of pashm

Word Origin for pashmina

from Persian pashmina; see pashm

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