1. a small, agile wild goat native to the mountains of Europe and Asia, with short curved horns
Usage: often used in the singular and plural forms
2. soft leather made from the skin of a chamois or similar animal, used for polishing and cleaning
Usage: also called chamois leather or chamois cloth

Examples

• The chamois leaped gracefully across the rocky mountain slope.
• A herd of chamois was spotted grazing near the alpine meadow.
• She used a chamois cloth to dry and polish her car.
• The jeweler polished the ring with a soft chamois to restore its shine.
• Chamois leather is prized for its softness and absorbency.
• The hunter observed a chamois in the distance through his binoculars.