cheviot

noun

chev·​i·​ot ˈshe-vē-ət How to pronounce cheviot (audio)
 especially British  ˈche-
often capitalized
1
: any of a breed of hardy hornless relatively small sheep that are a source of quality mutton and have their origin in the Cheviot hills
2
a
: a fabric of cheviot wool
b
: a heavy rough napped plain or twill fabric of coarse wool or worsted
c
: a sturdy soft-finished plain or twill cotton shirting

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheviot was in 1815

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“Cheviot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheviot. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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