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 hills2 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