cheviot

/'ʃeviət/

Thân thiện

A shepherd tends to a flock of cheviot sheep in a grassy field.

Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of sheep: A hardy, hornless breed of sheep originating from the Cheviot Hills between England and Scotland, known for producing a dense, short-staple wool. 2. A type of wool or fabric: The wool from this breed of sheep, or a rough, twill-weave fabric traditionally made from it, often used for suits and coats.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Breed):
  • The farmer raises Cheviots because they are well-suited to the harsh upland climate.
  • Compared to other breeds, the Cheviot is prized for its hardiness.
• Noun (Fabric):
  • His winter suit was made of a durable cheviot.
  • This tweed has the characteristic coarse feel of a true cheviot.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often capitalized ("Cheviot") when referring specifically to the breed of sheep or its geographic origin. When referring to the fabric, it is commonly found in lowercase ("cheviot").

Variants and Related Words

• Cheviot Hills: The range of hills on the border of England and Scotland from which the sheep breed originates.
• Cheviot wool: Specifically denotes the wool from the Cheviot sheep.

Synonyms

• For the sheep breed: Sheep (general term).
• For the fabric: Tweed, woolen fabric (general categories with similar uses).

Related Idioms or Phrases

• There are no common idioms directly using the word "cheviot." It is primarily a technical term for animal husbandry and textiles.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cheviot