3. (Arch.)
Defn: A zigzag molding, or group of moldings, common in Norman architecture. Chevron bones (Anat.), The V-shaped subvertebral arches which inclose the caudal blood vessels in some animals.
CHEVRONED
Chev"roned, p. a.
Defn: Having a chevron; decorated with an ornamental figure of a
zigzag from.
[A garment] whose nether parts, with their bases, were of watchet
cloth of silver, chevroned all over with lace. B. Jonson.
CHEVRONEL
Chev"ron*el, n. (Her.)
Defn: A bearing like a chevron, but of only half its width.
CHEVRONWISE
Chev"ron*wise`, adv. (Her.)
Defn: In the manner of a chevron; as, the field may be divided chevronwise.
CHEVROTAIN Chev`ro*tain", n. Etym: [F. chevrotin, OF. chevrot little goat, roe, dim. of chevre goat. See Chevron.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small ruminant of the family Tragulidæ a allied to the musk deer. It inhabits Africa and the East Indies. See Kanchil.