rupicapra — meaning in English

English meaning

• caprid adj Of or pertaining to the subfamily Caprinae of ruminants, of which the goat (genus Capra) is the type; Ovis (sheep) are also members.
• chamois noun A soft, absorbent piece of leather (traditionally from a goat-antelope of the same name) used for cleaning or polishing surfaces.

Senses

rupicapra is used for these senses in English:

• chamois A short-horned goat antelope native to mountainous terrain in southern Europe; Rupicapra rupicapra.

chamois — full definition

1. noun A soft, absorbent piece of leather (traditionally from a goat-antelope of the same name) used for cleaning or polishing surfaces.
2. verb To wipe or polish something using a chamois cloth.
3. adj Having a soft, pale yellowish-tan color, like chamois leather.

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