cheviot

noun, chev·i·ot often capitalized \ˈshe-vē-ət, especially British ˈche-\

Definition of CHEVIOT

: 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

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

1815

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