caprid

/ˈkæprɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a goat or an animal of the family Bovidae that includes goats and antelopes

“The biologist studied the behavior of various caprid species in the savannah.”

2. noun

a person who resembles a goat in some way, such as in foolish or mischievous behavior

“He was called a caprid by his friends for his love of playing pranks on them.”

Synonyms

  • antelope
  • bovid
  • goat

Antonyms

  • bovine
  • ovine