goatling

A goatling grazes on fresh grass in a sunny meadow.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A young goat: "goatling" refers to a young goat, typically between one and two years of age. It is a specific term for a goat that has passed the newborn kid stage but is not yet fully mature.

Usage Examples

• (A young goat aged 1–2 years.)
• (A young goat exhibiting youthful energy.)

Advanced Usage

• "goatling age": the developmental stage of a goat between one and two years.
  • At goatling age, the animal begins to show signs of adult behaviour but still requires careful feeding. (Refers to the specific life stage of a goat.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kid (n): a young goat, usually under one year old.

  • The kid stayed close to its mother for protection. (A very young goat.)

• Yearling (n): a general term for an animal between one and two years old; often used interchangeably with "goatling" for goats.

  • The yearling goat was ready for its first breeding season. (A goat in its second year of life.)

Synonyms

• Young goat: a goat that is not yet fully grown.
• Yearling goat: a goat in its second year of life.

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