noun
Kashmir
KASH-meer
noun
1
A mountainous region in South Asia, long disputed between India, Pakistan, and China, prized for its valleys and, historically, fine wool.
"The trekking route wound through the valleys of Kashmir toward the mountains."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA contested mountain region in South Asia claimed by India, Pakistan, and China.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit kashmira, the origin of the region's name, passed into English through Hindustani and Persian.