hircocerf

/hɜːrˈkɒsɛrf/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical or fictional animal, often used to describe a hybrid of a goat and a deer, or a person considered to be foolish or gullible.

“The medieval knight was dubbed a hircocerf for his foolish decision to trust the enemy’s promise of safety.”

Synonyms

  • fool
  • hybrid

Antonyms

  • prudence
  • sagacity