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Definitions for shammy
ˈʃæm isham·my
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Princeton's WordNet
chamois, chamois leather, chammy, chammy leather, shammy, shammy leathernoun
a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
Wiktionary
shammynoun
chamois leather
shammynoun
a cloth made of this leather
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shammy
A shammy, also spelled "chamois", is a type of soft, porous leather, originally made from the hide of a mountain antelope or a type of goat but now often made from sheepskin. It is known for its absorbent properties and is commonly used in cleaning and polishing applications, such as drying a car after a wash.
Webster Dictionary
Shammynoun
the chamois
Shammynoun
a soft, pliant leather, prepared originally from the skin of the chamois, but now made also from the skin of the sheep, goat, kid, deer, and calf. See Shamoying
Etymology: [F. chamious a chamois, shammy leather. See Chamois.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Shammy
sham′i, same as Chamois.—v.t. Sham′oy, to prepare leather by working oil into the skin.—n. Sham′oying.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shammy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shammy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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