Gämse

chamois

noun GEM-ze Rare

Usage Note

Gämse (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a nimble mountain goat-antelope of the Alps and Carpathians. Chamois leather (Gämsleder) was traditionally used for cleaning purposes. Plural: die Gämsen.

Examples

"Die Gämse sprang von Fels zu Fels mit bewundernswerter Leichtigkeit."

Natural Translation

The chamois leapt from rock to rock with admirable ease.

Literal Translation

The chamois sprang from rock to rock with admirable lightness.

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