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chamois

[sham-ee, sha-mwah] / ˈʃæm i, ʃaˈmwɑ /


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To have a basis for comparing the neanderthal's results, the study also examined other animals from the region, including carnivores like wolves and lynxes and herbivores like rabbits and chamois.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2022

His self-deprecation is only a kind of chamois, polishing his brass.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2021

Olvera’s other research projects take him out of town, to study mainly chamois in the Pyrenees and Iberian ibex – ungulates, like the wild boar.

From The Guardian • Jul. 30, 2019

We sighted chamois deer several times during the day and numerous bird species.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2018

The man tucked the squeegee and chamois in his back pant pocket, picked up the bucket and brush, and headed toward the van.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez