Meaning of the word chamois in English
What does chamois mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chamois
US /ˈʃæm.wɑː/
UK /ˈʃæm.wɑː/
Noun
1.
a type of soft, pliable leather, typically made from the skin of a chamois goat or sheep, used for cleaning or polishing
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He polished his car with a soft chamois cloth.
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The windows gleamed after being wiped with a damp chamois.
2.
an agile, goat-like antelope (Rupicapra rupicapra) with short, hooked horns, native to mountainous regions of Europe and Asia Minor
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The rare chamois can be seen leaping gracefully across the alpine cliffs.
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The hunter tracked the elusive chamois through the snowy mountains.