cashmere

/ˈkæʃ.mɪə/noun
High School
1

Fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat.

2

A soft fabric made of this wool.

3

A rich kind of shawl made from this wool.

4

Any similar shawl.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing