transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgōt ]
noun
( 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