adj
caprine
Caprine (adj) means relating to goats, sheep and their close wild relatives.
adj
1
Relating to goats, sheep and their close wild relatives.
2
Relating specifically to goats.
3
Resembling a goat in appearance or behaviour.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin caprīnus. The taxonomic sense is a semantic loan from translingual Caprinae.
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What is the meaning of caprine?
"caprine" (adj) means relating to goats, sheep and their close wild relatives.
What is another word for caprine?
Other words for "caprine" include caprid.
What are the different meanings of caprine?
"caprine" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to goats, sheep and their close wild relatives; 2. Relating specifically to goats; 3. Resembling a goat in appearance or behaviour.
