domestic goat
Definition
- Noun:
- A domesticated animal of the species Capra aegagrus hircus: A mammal raised by humans for its milk, meat, hair (including wool), and skin. It is a subspecies of the wild goat.
Usage
- The term "domestic goat" is used to specify the common farm animal, distinguishing it from wild goat species.
- It functions as a countable noun. The plural form is "domestic goats."
Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer keeps a herd of domestic goats for cheese production.
- Domestic goats are known for their agility and curious nature.
- Angora and Cashmere are breeds of domestic goat prized for their wool.
Advanced Usage
- "Caprine": (Adjective) Relating to or resembling a goat. Often used in formal or scientific contexts.
- The study focused on caprine diseases affecting domestic goats.
Variants and Related Words
- Goat (n): The more common, general term. "Domestic goat" is a specific type of "goat."
- Billy goat (n): A male domestic goat.
- Nanny goat (n): A female domestic goat.
- Kid (n): A young domestic goat.
- Herd (n): A group of domestic goats.
Synonyms
- Caprine (n, formal): Pertaining to goats; sometimes used as a noun for a goat.
- Farm goat: A less common synonym emphasizing its agricultural role.
Related Phrases
- To raise goats: To breed and care for domestic goats.
- They decided to raise goats on their smallholding.
- Goat farming: The agricultural practice of breeding domestic goats.
- Goat farming has become an important part of the local economy.
Noun
-
any of various breeds of goat raised for milk or meat or wool
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