Defn: A California rosaceous shrub (Adenostoma fasciculatum) which often forms an impenetrable chaparral.
2. A chaparral formed by dense growths of this shrub.
CHAMLET
Cham"let, n.
Defn: See Camlet. [Obs.]
CHAMOIS
Cham"ois, n. Etym: [F. chamois, prob. fr. OG. gamz, G. gemse.]
1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small species of antelope (Rupicapra tragus), living on the loftiest mountain ridges of Europe, as the Alps, Pyrenees, etc. It possesses remarkable agility, and is a favorite object of chase.
2. A soft leather made from the skin of the chamois, or from sheepskin, etc.; — called also chamois leather, and chammy or shammy leather. See Shammy.
CHAMOMILE
Cham"o*mile, n. (Bot.)
Defn: See Camomile.