Definition of chamois

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/ˈʃæmwɑː//ˈʃæmwɑː/

The word "chamois" is derived from the French name "chevril" or "chèvre lièvre" which translates to "goat hare". This name is a result of the resemblance of the camelid's brown fur, which is soft and dense, to both a goat and a rabbit. The chamois is a type of wild goat that resides in the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe. The chamois was widely hunted in the past for its leather, which was used to produce high-quality boots due to its durability and water-repelling properties. The name "chamois leather" is still commonly used today to describe this type of leather, even though the animal is now a protected species due to declining population numbers. The word "chamois" has also been adopted to refer to a type of cleaning cloth used to polish and dry vehicles, as the soft and absorbent texture of chamois leather is perfect for this purpose.

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an animal like a small deer, that lives in the mountains of Europe and Asia

một loài động vật như một con nai nhỏ, sống ở vùng núi châu Âu và châu Á

a type of soft leather, made from the skin of goats, sheep, etc.; a piece of this, used especially for cleaning windows

một loại da mềm, được làm từ da dê, da cừu, v.v.; một phần của cái này, đặc biệt dùng để lau cửa sổ

a type of soft thick cotton cloth, used especially for making shirts

một loại vải cotton dày, mềm, chuyên dùng để may áo sơ mi

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