/shiv"ee euht, shev"-/ for 1; /chev"ee euht, chee"vee-/ for 2, 3; for 3 also /shev"ee euht/ , n.
1. a city in SW Ohio. 10,394.
2. one of a British breed of sheep, noted for its heavy fleece of medium length.
3. ( l.c. ) a woolen fabric in a coarse twill weave, for coats, suits, etc.
[ 1805-15; named after the CHEVIOT HILLS ]