CHAMOIS


Meaning of CHAMOIS in English

n. (pl. same) 1 an agile goat antelope, Rupicapra rupicapra, native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. 2 (in full chamois leather) a soft pliable leather from sheep, goats, deer, etc. b a piece of this for polishing etc.

[ F: cf. Gallo-Roman camox ]

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