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Cheviot Definition

Chevi·ot (c̸hev′ē ət; also, and for 2 usually, s̸hev′ē ət)

noun

  1. any of a breed of sheep with short, dense wool
    1. a rough wool fabric in a twill weave, formerly made from the wool of this sheep
    2. a cotton cloth resembling this

Etymology: after Cheviot Hills

Cheviot Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sheep: Highland cattle, north country cheviot sheep and Highland ponies are bred on the farm.
  • stock: The hill pasture maintains about twenty-five score of cheviot stock, one shepherd, two horses, and twelve cows.
  • hill: The Lodge is the perfect place to stay and is an ideal base from which you can explore the Northumberland coast and Cheviot hills.