CHAMOIS

An Illustrated Encyclopedic Medical Dictionary · 1892 · p. 8

(Fr.), n. Shasm-wa3. Ger., Gemse (1st def.). It., camoscio. Sp., gamuza. Port., camurqa. 1. The chamois. [L, 30.] 2. A variety of soft yellowish leather formerly obtained from the chamois; now made from the skins of many other animals. [L, 121.] 3. The Hydiium repandum. [B, 121.] [s. 201]