Ziegenbock

German

Etymology

From Middle High German zigenboc, equivalent to Ziege + -n- + Bock. Compare German Low German Zegenbuck.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtsiːɡŋ̩ˌbɔk/, /ˈtsiːɡənˌbɔk/

Noun

Ziegenbock m (genitive Ziegenbockes or Ziegenbocks, plural Ziegenböcke)

  1. he-goat, billygoat, male goat

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