1. A small, agile wild goat native to the mountains of Europe and Asia, with short curved horns.
Usage: Often used in the singular and plural forms; plural can be 'chamois' or 'chamoisses'.
2. Soft, flexible leather made from the skin of a chamois or similar animal, used for polishing and cleaning.
Usage: Also spelled 'chammy' or 'shammy' in informal contexts.

Examples

• The chamois leaped gracefully across the rocky mountain terrain.
• A herd of chamois grazed on the alpine meadow.
• She used a chamois cloth to dry and polish her car.
• The jeweler polished the diamond with a soft chamois.
• Chamois leather is prized for its ability to absorb water without leaving streaks.
• The hunter spotted a chamois in the distance through his binoculars.