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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) Cheviot
one of a British breed of sheep, noted for its heavy fleece of medium length.

2. Cheviot
(l.c.) a woolen fabric in a coarse twill weave, for coats, suits, etc.

3. Cheviot
(l.c.) either of two cotton fabrics used for shirts.

Etymology: (1805–15; after the Cheviot Hills, on the boundary of England and Scotland)

Definition of 'Cheviot'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) Cheviot
hardy hornless sheep of the Cheviot Hills noted for its short thick wool

Definition of 'Cheviot'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Cheviot
a valuable breed of mountain sheep in Scotland, which takes its name from the Cheviot hills

2. (noun) Cheviot
a woolen fabric, for men's clothing

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