Definition

Noun: - A female goat. This term specifically refers to an adult female of the goat species (Capra aegagrus hircus).

Usage

The word "nanny-goat" is used to specify the sex of a goat. It is the counterpart to a male goat, which is called a "billy-goat" or simply a "buck." - The farmer milked the nanny-goat every morning. - We have two nanny-goats and one billy-goat in our small herd.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in farming, animal husbandry, and general descriptions to distinguish between male and female goats.
• In informal contexts, especially in British English, the shortened form "nanny" is commonly used.

Variants and Related Words

• Nanny: A common, informal shortening of "nanny-goat."
  • The nanny had two kids this spring.
• Billy-goat: The male counterpart to a nanny-goat.
• Doe: A general term for a female of various animal species, which can sometimes be used for goats, though "nanny-goat" is more specific.
• She-goat: A less common synonym for nanny-goat.

Synonyms

• Female goat
• She-goat (less common)

Notes

• The term is a compound noun formed from "nanny" (a colloquial term for a female goat or a child's caretaker) and "goat."
• It is typically written with a hyphen, though the unhyphenated form "nanny goat" is also acceptable.

Noun

1. female goat