Chamos

/ˈtʃæmoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chamo, an alternate or dialectal spelling for chamois (the animal or its leather).

Etymology

A variant plural form of chamois, reflecting alternative spelling conventions. This form appears occasionally in older English texts and regional dialects.

Kelly Says

English plurals for chamois are confusing because you can say 'chamois' (unchanged) or 'chamois' or rarely 'chamos'—the animal itself is so specialized that many people never encounter the plural form in their entire lives!

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