Looks like your cook book got it wrong.
It's a common mistake I hear all the time, guess I just can't resist enlightening people.
The word Chevon is of French origin.
It's a cross between the words Chevre (Goat)and Mouton (Mutton).
Anyway heres what Wikipedia says which should explain it better than I can.
Goat meat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heres what Wikipedi says about Chevron
Chevron - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Note the first line under the heading See Also.
Cheers
Pete
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