Main Entry: goat

Pronunciation: \ˈgōt\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural goats

Etymology: Middle English gote, from Old English gāt; akin to Old High German geiz goat, Old Norse geit, Latin haedus kid

Date: before 12th century

1 a or plural goat : any of various hollow-horned ruminant mammals (especially of the genus Capra) related to the sheep but of lighter build and with backwardly arching horns, a short tail, and usually straight hair; especially : one (Capra hircus) long domesticated for its milk, wool, and flesh b capitalized : capricorn
2 : a licentious man : lecher
3 : scapegoat 2

— goat·ish \ˈgō-tish\ adjective

— goat·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective