chamoix

cham·ois

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Definitions of chamoix word

noun plural chamoix an agile, goatlike antelope, Rupicapra rupicapra, of high mountains of Europe: now rare in some areas. 1
noun plural chamoix a soft, pliable leather from any of various skins dressed with oil, especially fish oil, originally prepared from the skin of the chamois. 1
noun plural chamoix a piece of this leather. 1
noun plural chamoix a cotton cloth finished to simulate this leather. 1
noun plural chamoix a medium to grayish yellow color. 1
verb with object chamoix to dress (a pelt) with oil in order to produce a chamois. 1

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Middle French < Late Latin camox, presumably of pre-Latin orig.; cf. gems

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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