shammy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin

Etymology

From chamois with an initial sh to represent the sound /ʃ/ in English.

In classic literature

Synonyms

chamois, chamois leather, chammy, chammy leather, shammy leather

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