caprid

1 of 2

adjective

cap·​rid

ˈkaprə̇d

: of or relating to Capridae or goats

caprid

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: one of the Capridae

especially : goat

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin Capridae

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