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Kashmir goat

Kashmir goat

7.1
A goat from the Himalayan region that has very soft inner hair used to make cashmere wool
  • noun
  • /ˈkæʃmɪr ɡoʊt/
  • Indian
translation icon : cabra de Cachemira
  • The Kashmir goat is renowned for producing some of the world's finest cashmere fiber.

Examples

  • Farmers in the Himalayas often raise Kashmir goats for their valuable wool.

  • A single Kashmir goat can yield only a few ounces of soft undercoat each year.

  • The Kashmir goat produces high-quality cashmere wool.

  • Many farmers in India raise Kashmir goats for their soft fur.

  • The Kashmir goat produces fine cashmere wool that is highly sought after for making luxurious sweaters.

  • Many farmers in the Himalayas raise Kashmir goats specifically for their soft and warm undercoat.

  • Kashmir goats are known for their ability to withstand cold temperatures while providing high-quality wool.

Synonyms

Cashmere goat
vsKashmir goat
  • Indian
1 7.3

A goat from the Himalayas with a very soft undercoat used to make fine wool

is the same animal but known by a regional or traditional name

Surface Forms

Kashmir goat singular
Kashmir goats plural

Morphology

Kashmir + goat

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Kashmir' functions as a geographic modifier and 'goat' names the animal, so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a goat from the Kashmir region (often the source of cashmere). This is a common noun-compound pattern across languages and does not require idiomatic knowledge, making it immediately understandable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Kashmir goat gets its name from the Kashmir region and the animal itself. These mountain goats grow a very soft undercoat that people collect to make 'cashmere' wool, so the name now means a goat kept for that fine wool.