CHEVON


Meaning of CHEVON in English

ˈshevən noun

( -s )

Etymology: French chèv re goat (from Latin capra she-goat, feminine of capr-, caper goat) + English mutt on, from Middle English motoun, from Old French moton ram — more at capriole , mutton

: the flesh of the goat used as food

to many inhabitants of the tropics chevon is as palatable as mutton

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