A sturdy woolen fabric with a rough texture, originally made from sheep raised in the Cheviot Hills between England and Scotland.
Named after the Cheviot Hills on the English-Scottish border, where the Cheviot breed of sheep was developed; the fabric takes its name from both the location and the sheep breed.
Cheviot sheep are so tough and hardy that they survive the brutal Scottish border weather, and their woolly coats produce thick yarn that can be woven into fabric strong enough to withstand the same harsh conditions—that's why Cheviot cloth became famous for durability.
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