wild goat

noun

: bezoar sense 2
broadly : any of various goats (such as an ibex) that are wild and undomesticated

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wild goat was in the 14th century

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“Wild goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wild%20goat. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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