n.
Pronunciation: ' she-v ē - ə t, esp Brit ' che-
Function: noun
Usage: often cap
Date: 1815
1 : any of a breed of hardy hornless relatively small sheep that are a source of quality mutton and have their origin in the Cheviot hills
2 a : a fabric of cheviot wool b : a heavy rough napped plain or twill fabric of coarse wool or worsted c : a sturdy soft-finished plain or twill cotton shirting