Main Entry: chev·i·ot

Pronunciation: \ˈshe-vē-ət, especially British ˈche-\

Function: noun

Usage: often capitalized

Date: 1815

1 : 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
2 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