goat

(noun, verb)

noun

1. any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

Definition categories: animal, bovid

2. a victim of ridicule or pranks

Similar word(s): butt, laughingstock, stooge

Definition categories: person, dupe, victim

3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn

Similar word(s): capricorn

Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul

4. the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19

Similar word(s): capricorn

Definition categories: location

verb

1. (transitive) To allow goats to feed on.

2. (transitive) To scapegoat.