chamois

🇺🇸 /ˈʃæmwɑː/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʃæmwɑː/
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noun
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A small, goat-antelope that lives in the mountains of Europe and Asia.

The chamois is known for its agility and ability to navigate the steep mountain terrain.

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Soft leather made from the skin of goats, sheep, etc., or a cloth used for cleaning, especially windows.

She used a chamois cloth to clean the car's windshield.

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A soft, thick cotton fabric, often used for making shirts.

His chamois shirt was comfortable and well-suited for the hot weather.

translation

n. A small, goat-antelope that lives in the mountains of Europe and Asia.; Soft leather made from the skin of goats, sheep, etc., or a cloth used for cleaning, especially windows.; A soft, thick cotton fabric, often used for making shirts.