Definition of goat

The origin of the word "goat" is thought to have come from the ancient Greek word "konis", which referred to both goats and horns. The Greek word was likely derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "keu-", which meant "to bend" or "to curve", possibly referencing the horns of a goat. The Latin word "capra", which also referred to a goat, was eventually borrowed into Middle English as "goat" around the 14th century. The spelling "goat" has been used consistently in English since the 15th century. Interestingly, the word "goat" is also related to the word "cape", which refers to a type of garment. This is because the Latin "capra" was also used to describe a type of cape or hood, which was often made from goat hair.