Meaning
chamois, suede
- a goat-antelope native to mountains in Europe
- supple leather made from chamois or other skins; suede
In a sentence
Abbiamo visto un camoscio arrampicarsi sulle rocce alpine.
We saw a chamois climbing on the Alpine rocks.
Ha comprato un paio di stivali di camoscio marrone.
She bought a pair of brown suede boots.
Non bagnare quella giacca, è vero camoscio.
Don't get that jacket wet, it's real suede.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| camoscio | masculine · singular |
| camosci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used as a modifier: 'scarpe di camoscio' (suede shoes).