chamoix

/ˈʃæmwɑː/
noun
  1. A soft, absorbent leather made from the skin of the chamois antelope or other animals, used for polishing or cleaning.
    • He used a piece of chamoix to dry the car without leaving streaks.
    • She wiped the windows with a damp chamoix for a sparkling finish.
    • The old chamoix had become stiff and needed to be softened with oil.
  2. A goat-antelope native to mountainous regions of Europe, known for its agility and soft hide.
    • Hunters once pursued the chamoix for its prized leather.
    • The chamoix is well adapted to steep, snowy terrain.
    • We spotted a chamoix leaping across the rocky cliff in the Alps.
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