she-goat
Definition
- Noun:
- A female goat: A mature female of the domesticated goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) or related wild species. The term specifically denotes the sex of the animal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer milked the she-goat every morning.
- A she-goat and her kid were grazing on the hillside.
- The nanny, which is another term for a she-goat, is often more protective of her young.
Advanced Usage
- The term "she-goat" is used in formal, zoological, or agricultural contexts to specify sex precisely. In many casual or farming contexts, the terms "nanny goat" or simply "nanny" are more common.
- In mythology and symbolism, a she-goat can represent nourishment and sustenance, such as the she-goat Amalthea from Greek mythology who nursed the infant Zeus.
Variants and Related Words
- Nanny goat (n): The most common synonym for a female goat, especially one kept for milking.
- Doe (n): A term for a female goat, though "doe" is more frequently used for female deer, rabbits, or antelopes. Its use for goats is less common than "nanny."
- Billy goat (n): The male counterpart to a she-goat.
- Kid (n): A young goat, which can be male or female.
Synonyms
- Nanny goat: The standard, widely used synonym.
- Nanny: A shortened, informal form of "nanny goat."
Antonyms
- Billy goat: A male goat.
- Buck: Another term for a male goat.
Noun
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female goat
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