1. A short-horned goat antelope of the genus Rupicapra; a chamois: Rupicaprines inhabit the mountains of Eurasia and have interesting horns that are vertical with backward-hooked tips.
2. A soft suede leather: The chamois leather of the rupicaprine, formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope, is now obtained from the skins of sheep, deer, and other species of goats.

Also the terms "chammy" or "shammy" apply to the soft pliant leather prepared from the skin of the chamois or from sheepskin.

A cotton fabric is also made in imitation of chamois leather.