chamois
/ˈʃæmi/
noun
- A soft, absorbent leather made from the skin of the chamois antelope or other animals, used for cleaning and polishing.
- The window cleaner always carries a chamois for a streak-free finish.
- He used a piece of chamois to dry the car without scratching the paint.
- She bought a new chamois for polishing her silverware.
- A small, goat-like antelope native to the mountains of Europe and the Caucasus, known for its agility on rocky terrain.
- We spotted a chamois leaping across the Alpine cliffs.
- Hikers in the Swiss Alps often see chamois grazing near the treeline.
- The chamois has a distinctive black stripe across its face.
- A pale yellowish-brown color, similar to the hide of the chamois animal.
- She painted her living room a soft chamois color.
- His favorite hiking boots were a warm chamois brown.
- The scarf came in shades of chamois and cream.
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