Definition of Shammy

1. Noun. A soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin.

Exact synonyms: Chammy, Chammy Leather, Chamois, Chamois Leather, Shammy Leather
Generic synonyms: Leather
Specialized synonyms: Wash Leather

Definition of Shammy

1. n. The chamois.

Definition of Shammy

1. Noun. chamois leather ¹

2. Noun. a cloth made of this leather ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shammy

1. to chamois [v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES] - See also: chamois

Medical Definition of Shammy

1. 1. The chamois. 2. A soft, pliant leather, prepared originally from the skin of the chamois, but now made also from the skin of the sheep, goat, kid, deer, and calf. See Shamoying. Alternative forms: chamois, shamoy, and shamois. Origin: F. Chamious a chamois, shammy leather. See Chamois. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shammy

shamisen
shamisens
shammas
shammash
shammashim
shammasim
shammed
shammer
shammers
shammied
shammies
shamming
shammos
shammosim
shammy (current term)
shammy leather
shammying
shamois
shamos
shamosim
shamoy
shamoyed
shamoying
shamoys
shampers
shampoo
shampoo ginger
shampooed
shampooer

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