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goat

/ɡɐ̟ʉt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A domesticated mammal species, Capra aegagrus hircus, belonging to the goat family, Bovidae. Goats are known for their curved horns and their ability to climb steep terrain.

    - "The goat is a common farm animal."
    - "Goats are often kept for their milk."
  • noun

    A person who is unreasonably obstinate and argumentative.

    - "Don't be such a goat about the rules."
    - "He's a goat when it comes to admitting he's wrong."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡoʊt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with goat
coat , boat , goat , moat , oat
Variants
List of all variants of goat that leads to same result
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Forms
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goats, goat's, goatherd, goatskin

Etymology
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The Old English word 'gat' meant 'goat'. The term is related to the Proto-Germanic word 'gautaz' and the Latin word 'capra'.

Trivia
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  1. Goats have a unique digestive system that allows them to eat and digest tough plant material.

  2. Goats are able to stand up almost immediately after being born.

  3. Goats are known to be able to recognize their own reflection in a mirror.

Related Concepts
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  1. Sheep: Goats and sheep are often kept together on farms due to their complementary grazing habits.

  2. Capra aegagrus hircus: The scientific name for the domestic goat.

Culture
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Goats have been kept for their milk, meat, and hides since ancient times. They have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as the Greek god Pan and the Hindu deity Shiva. Goats are also used in various rituals and festivals around the world.

How to Memorize "goat"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a goat with curved horns standing on a mountainous terrain.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'goat' with the image of a farm animal with curved horns.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Goats get goody goats' to remember the word 'goat'.

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