"chevon" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈʃɛvən/
Etymology: US marketing term, from French chèvre (“goat”) + -on, from mutton. Etymology templates: {{af|en|chèvre|-on|lang1=fr|t1=goat}} French chèvre (“goat”) + -on, {{m|en|mutton}} mutton Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chevon (uncountable)
  1. The meat of a goat. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Meats Synonyms: goatmeat

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