chamois

/ˌʃæˈmi/
/ˈʃæmi/
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Definitions of chamois
  1. noun
    hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with backward-hooked tips
    synonyms: Rupicapra rupicapra
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    type of:
    goat antelope
    bovid related to goats but having antelope-like features: mountain goats; gorals; serows; chamois; gnu goats
  2. noun
    a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
    synonyms: chammy, chammy leather, chamois leather, shammy, shammy leather
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    types:
    wash leather
    piece of chamois used for cleaning and polishing
    type of:
    leather
    an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
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