goat — a domesticated ruminant animal with backward-curving horns and a beard
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a domesticated ruminant animal with backward-curving horns and a beard
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡoʊt/
Example Sentences
- He's the GOAT when it comes to making excuses.
- The goat ate my homework... literally!
- The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
goat
NOUN[/ɡoʊt/]
a domesticated ruminant animal with backward-curving horns and a beard
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'gāt', which has roots in Proto-Germanic. As one of humanity's oldest domesticated animals, the goat appears in similar forms across Germanic and other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient cultural significance.
Breakdown
Old English 'gāt' (the animal) evolved directly into modern English 'goat' with regular vowel shifts characteristic of the Great Vowel Shift affecting Middle English pronunciation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He's the GOAT when it comes to making excuses.”
“The goat ate my homework... literally!”
“The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.”
“Don't make me the scapegoat for this mess!”
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