caprine

cap·rine

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Definitions of caprine word

adjective caprine of or resembling a goat 3
adjective caprine of or relating to goats. 1
noun caprine Of, relating to, or resembling goats. 1
noun caprine Any of certain caprids (including sheep) that are regarded as being similar to the goat; any member of the tribe Caprini. 0
adjective caprine Goatlike. 0

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin caprīnus; see caper1, -ine1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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