he-goat

Thân thiện

A he-goat stands proudly on a rocky hillside.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A male goat: An adult male of the domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus). This term specifically denotes the sex of the animal.

Usage

• The word "he-goat" is a compound noun used to specify a male goat, distinguishing it from a female (nanny-goat or doe) or a young goat (kid). It is a straightforward, descriptive term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer kept a strong he-goat to breed with the nanny-goats.
  • We could hear the loud bleat of the he-goat from the hillside.

Advanced Usage

• In some cultural or biblical contexts, "he-goat" can be used symbolically. For instance, in the Book of Daniel, a he-goat represents a powerful king or kingdom.
  • The vision described a he-goat with a notable horn between its eyes.

Variants and Related Words

• Billy goat (n): A common synonym for "he-goat."
  • The children were fascinated by the billy goat at the petting zoo.
• Buck (n): A general term for a male goat, deer, rabbit, or other animals.
• Nanny-goat (n): A female goat.
• Kid (n): A young goat.

Synonyms

• Billy goat
• Buck (specifically for goats)

Antonyms

• Nanny-goat: A female goat.
• Doe: A female goat or deer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. male goat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• billy
• billy goat