Caprine

/ˈkæprɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling goats, or belonging to the subfamily of animals that includes goats.

Etymology

From Latin capra (goat) plus the suffix -ine (of or pertaining to). Used in scientific and everyday language to describe goat-related characteristics.

Kelly Says

When scientists call something 'caprine,' they're using a word with roots going back to ancient Rome, where goats were incredibly important to farming and daily life.

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