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moun·tain goat

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mountain goat, Rocky Mountain goat, Oreamnos americanusnoun

    sure-footed mammal of mountainous northwestern North America

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  1. mountain goatnoun

    A sure-footed goat antelope, Oreamnos americanus, of the North American mountains, having black curved horns and a shaggy coat.

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  1. Mountain goat

    The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a hoofed mammal endemic to mountainous areas of western North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice. Despite its vernacular name and both genera being in the same subfamily (Caprinae), the mountain goat is not a member of Capra, the genus that includes all other goats, such as the wild goat (Capra aegagrus), from which the domestic goat is derived. Instead, it is more closely allied with the takins (Budorcas) and chamois (Rupicapra).

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  1. mountain goat

    A mountain goat, also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a large hoofed mammal endemic to North America. Scientifically known as Oreamnos americanus, this species is highly adapted to living in steep, uneven terrain at high altitudes. It is known for its agility in this environment, and for its double-layered, dense wool coats and long, sharp horns. Despite its name, it is actually not a true goat, but rather belongs to the predominantly Asian antelope group. The mountain goat is a herbivore, feeding mainly on vegetation found in high-altitude environments.

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  1. Mountain goat

    The mountain goat, also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a large-hoofed mammal found only in North America. Despite its vernacular name, it is not a member of Capra, the genus that includes the wild goat, Capra aegagrus, from which the domestic goat is derived. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mountain goat in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mountain goat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of mountain goat in a Sentence

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    The difference between a mountain goat and a swan is that swan mucks around the fountains.


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