capridae

capridae
\\ˈkaprəˌdē\ noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Capra, type genus + -idae
in former classifications : a family of Artiodactyla comprising the sheep, goats, and related forms now usually included in Bovidae

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Capridae /kapˈri-dē/ plural noun
In former classifications, the family of Artiodactyla comprising sheep, goats, etc
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Main Entry: ↑caprid

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  • capridae — cap·ri·dae …   English syllables

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