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chamois

nounfemininetécnico/kɐˈmuɾkɐ/rare

ca·mur·ca

Definition

Soft, pliable leather prepared from the skin of the chamois (antelope) or a cloth imitating it.
He used a chamois to dry the car without scratching it.
She wore a jacket made of chamois leather.
Common collocations
chamois leatherchamois gloveschamois cloth

Etymology

Do turco 'qamɣa' ou 'qamɣu', através do francês 'chamois'.