Is 'chevon' a common word?

No, it is a rare, technical term. The everyday phrase is 'goat meat'.

Where does the word 'chevon' come from?

It is derived from the French word 'chèvre', meaning goat.

Can 'chevon' refer to a live animal?

No, it refers exclusively to the meat, not the live animal.

Is there a difference between chevon and mutton?

Yes. Chevon is from goats, mutton is from mature sheep.

Is “chevon” formal?

Chevon is usually formal / technical in register.

How do you pronounce “chevon”?

Chevon: in British English it is pronounced /ˈʃɛvən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈʃɛvən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

chevon: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Rare

UK/ˈʃɛvən/US/ˈʃɛvən/

Formal / Technical

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Quick answer

What does “chevon” mean?

The meat of a goat.

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Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

The meat of a goat.

The term is used primarily in meat industries, culinary contexts, and agricultural commerce to distinguish goat meat from other red meats.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant regional difference in meaning. The word is equally uncommon in both dialects.

Connotations

Neutral technical term in both regions. In the UK, it may be encountered in niche butchery or culinary circles. In the US, it appears in specialty food markets and some agricultural contexts.

Frequency

Extremely low frequency in everyday speech in both regions. 'Goat meat' is overwhelmingly the more common term.

Grammar

How to Use “chevon” in a Sentence

Noun used as a mass noun, e.g., 'We serve chevon.'Modified by adjectives describing preparation or quality, e.g., 'tender chevon'.

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

roasted chevonchevon currychevon meat

medium

fresh chevonlean chevonimported chevon

weak

chevon dishchevon supplierlocal chevon

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in trade, import/export, and specialty food retailing.

Academic

Appears in agricultural, culinary, or anthropological texts discussing food sources.

Everyday

Virtually never used; 'goat meat' is standard.

Technical

Standard term in professional butchery, meat science, and certain culinary traditions.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “chevon”

Strong

kid (when referring to young goat meat)cabrito (Spanish-derived term for young goat meat)

Neutral

goat meat

Weak

caprine meat (very technical/zoological)goat

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “chevon”

beef pork poultrylamb/mutton

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “chevon”

Using it as a countable noun (*a chevon).
Pronouncing it with a /tʃ/ sound (like 'chew') instead of /ʃ/ (like 'she').
Assuming it is a common or widely understood term.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: No, it is a rare, technical term. The everyday phrase is 'goat meat'.
: It is derived from the French word 'chèvre', meaning goat.
: No, it refers exclusively to the meat, not the live animal.
: Yes. Chevon is from goats, mutton is from mature sheep.
: The meat of a goat.
: Chevon is usually formal / technical in register.
: Chevon: in British English it is pronounced /ˈʃɛvən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈʃɛvən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: CHEVron (the pattern) + muttON -> CHEVON, the patterned (or distinct) meat from a goat.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

In many Caribbean dishes, is marinated with strong spices to create a flavourful curry.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary meaning of 'chevon'?