capriccetto

/kapri.tʃetto/

Definitions

1. noun

A small goat kid, especially a weak or sickly one, often seen as a symbol in art and literature.

“In the famous painting, the capriccetto is depicted as a vulnerable and pitiful creature.”

Synonyms

  • kid
  • young goat

Antonyms

  • adult goat
  • full-grown goat