Cheviot

American  

[shiv-ee-uht, shev-, chev-ee-uht, chee-vee-, shev-ee-uht] / ˈʃɪv i ət, ˈʃɛv-, ˈtʃɛv i ət, ˈtʃi vi-, ˈʃɛv i ət /

noun

1. a city in SW Ohio.

2. one of a British breed of sheep, noted for its heavy fleece of medium length.

3. (lowercase) a woolen fabric in a coarse twill weave, for coats, suits, etc.

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Cheviot British  

/ ˈtʃɛv-, ˈtʃiːvɪət /

noun

1. a large British breed of sheep reared for its wool

2. (often not capital) a rough twill-weave woollen suiting fabric

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Etymology

Origin of Cheviot

First recorded in 1805–15; named after the Cheviot Hills

Example Sentences

The author is a writer and producer from New York, living in Los Angeles at the intersection of Palms, Culver City and Cheviot Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

Bass withdrew the appointment following announcement of the federal investigation into Weingart’s Cheviot Hills transaction.

From Los Angeles Times

Richard Carter, head of fixed interest research at Quilter Cheviot, said with the Budget two weeks away "many businesses will have shelved any major hiring plans".

From BBC

Taylor is accused of lying to the lender funding his purchase of the Cheviot Hills property, saying that he intended to renovate and use the property himself.

From Los Angeles Times

For many years, the community of fewer than 50 people dotted along a single track road winding into the Cheviot Hills was told a connection would be too expensive.

From BBC