Looking for the meaning of the word CHEVRON in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHEVRON with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Chevron
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (in heraldic use): from Old French, based on Latin caper ‘goat’; compare with Latin capreoli (diminutive of caper) used to mean ‘pair of rafters’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɛvr(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a V-shaped line or stripe, especially one on the sleeve of a uniform indicating rank or length of service.
Short Definition:V-shaped line
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