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chamois

cham·ois

chamois

 
pronunciation:
shae mi [or] sha mwa
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
inflections: chamois, chamoix
definition 1: an antelope native to high mountain regions of Europe.
definition 2: a soft yellowish oil-dressed leather or a piece of this leather.
definition 3: a piece of cloth made to simulate soft leather, used to buff and polish smooth surfaces.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: chamoises, chamoising, chamoised
definition 1: to buff, shine, or rub with a chamois cloth.
definition 2: to treat (a pelt) with oil to make chamois leather.