Goat
Goat (Gōt)
Goat is a domesticated mammal species from the family Bovidae and the subfamily Caprinae. They are one of the oldest domesticated species, and have been used for their milk, meat, hair, and skins over much of the world.
Etymology
The word "goat" is derived from Old English gāt which meant "she-goat, goat in general", a word of uncertain origin. It could be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*gʰaidos*' meaning "young goat", but also "play" (i.e., "to jump").
Pronunciation
The word "goat" is pronounced as /ɡəʊt/ in British English and /ɡoʊt/ in American English.
Related Terms
- Caprine: Pertaining to or characteristic of goats.
- Kid: A young goat.
- Billy: A male goat.
- Nanny: A female goat.
- Goatherd: A person who herds goats.
- Goat Milk: Milk from goats, often used in cheese production.
- Goat Cheese: Cheese made from goat's milk.
- Goat Meat: Meat that comes from goats.
- Cashmere: A type of wool that is obtained from cashmere goats.
- Mohair: A silk-like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Goat
- Wikipedia's article - Goat
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