cheviot
noun
chev·i·ot
ˈshe-vē-ət 
especially British ˈche-
often capitalized
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
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“Cheviot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheviot. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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