noun
- A soft, twilled woolen fabric, typically used for suits, coats, and trousers.
Usage: Also spelled 'cashmere' in modern usage, though 'casimere' is an older variant.; Historically refers to a high-quality wool fabric, distinct from the fiber of the Cashmere goat.
Examples
- The tailor recommended a fine casimere for the winter coat.
- His suit was made from a luxurious casimere blend.
- Casimere fabric was popular among wealthy merchants in the 18th century.
- The casimere trousers were soft and durable.
- She chose a dark casimere for her formal jacket.