range of hills between Scotland and England, named for one of them, The Cheviot, attested from 12c. as Chiviet; of uncertain origin; the second element is perhaps Old English geat "gate."

(n) hardy hornless sheep of the Cheviot Hills noted for its short thick wool

Cheviot is a very rough, textured tweed that is classically English and made from the wool of the Cheviot sheep, which is native to the hills of Scotland. Cheviot tweed often features warp and fillings that are dyed the same color. Cheviot comes in a wide variety of colors, and the quality of the fabric varies based on the wool of the sheep.