What is another word for goat?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊt] (IPA)

The word "goat" has a variety of synonyms and related words, including caprine, billy, billy goat, nanny goat, chevre, chamois, ibex, markhor, and wild goat. Caprine is an adjective that describes anything related to goats, while billy and nanny goat are gender-specific terms for male and female goats, respectively. Chevre and chamois specifically refer to certain breeds of goat, while ibex and markhor are wild relatives of domestic goats. Using synonyms for "goat" can add variety and color to writing, whether it's describing an actual goat or using it as a metaphor.

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    • Adjective
      goatmeat.
    • Proper noun, singular
      goatmeat.

What are the hypernyms for Goat?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Goat?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for goat (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Goat?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Goat?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for goat (as nouns)

Usage examples for Goat

We owned a goat once.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
The goat was a little wild, but the kid at once became friendly with Nasibu, who was immeasurably proud of his discovery and of the fact that through his instrumentality "bibi" would now have excellent fresh milk daily.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
A goat could not climb up there.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh

Famous quotes with Goat

  • New York is my Lourdes, where I go for spiritual refreshment... a place where you're least likely to be bitten by a wild goat.
    Brendan Behan
  • It's well known by now that I had a special need to get Maureen's goat when ever the opportunity presented itself. I was a boy and she was the enemy... a girl.
    Christopher Knight
  • Happiness isn't happiness unless there's a violin-playing goat.
    Julia Roberts
  • Love is not love, without a violin playing goat.
    Julia Roberts
  • I actually would love to live in New York. But I need land; I need space. I'd love to move to a place where I could have a lot of land and a goat.
    Lusia Strus

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