caprid

caprid
I. \\ˈkaprə̇d\ adjective
: of or relating to Capridae or goats
II. noun (-s)
Etymology: New Latin Capridae
: one of the Capridae; especially : goat

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caprid /kapˈrid/ (zoology)
noun
A member of the goat family (also adjective)
ORIGIN: L caper, a goat
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Capridae /kapˈri-dē/ plural noun
In former classifications, the family of Artiodactyla comprising sheep, goats, etc
Capˈrinae plural noun
In modern classification, the family which includes goats and ibex

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caprid, a. Zool.
(ˈkæprɪd)
[f. mod.L. caprid-æ, f. caper goat: see -id.]
Of or belonging to the Capridæ or goat tribe.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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