forest goat
- noun
:
cabra de los bosques
- With its long horns and muscular build, the forest goat is well adapted to its habitat.
Examples
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The forest goat is known for its ability to move swiftly through dense woodland.
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Researchers observed a forest goat grazing alongside deer near the riverbank.
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The forest goat grazes peacefully in the meadow.
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Did you see the forest goats near the river?
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The forest goat moved gracefully through the thick trees, showcasing its agility.
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In the national park, a forest goat was spotted climbing steep hills effortlessly.
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Due to its glossy coat and long horns, the forest goat stands out among the other wildlife.
Synonyms
A very rare forest animal like a cow with long horns from Vietnam and Laos
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositionally straightforward: 'forest' modifies 'goat', so the phrase denotes a goat associated with or living in forests. A B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer this basic meaning, even if the dictionary gloss adds additional descriptive details.
Etymology
The noun forest goat likely comes from a simple picture: forest for its home and goat for its goat-like shape and sure-footed movement among trees. So the name helps you picture a large, shiny-coated, agile animal with long horns that lives in the woods, which is why it now means 'that kind of animal'.
