noun
chamois
A goat-antelope native to European mountains.
A chamois stood on the rocky ledge.
Etymology
French chamois names the mountain animal. Its hide also supplied a familiar leather name, while this use retains the reference to the living goat-antelope.
More examples
- The chamois moved easily across the steep slope.
- We spotted several chamois above the tree line.
- The animal's curved horns identified it as a chamois.
Forms
chamois · chamoises