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caprine

The correct spelling is caprine.

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noun

Say it like: Cap-rin-e

The correct spelling is caprine. Any of certain caprids (including sheep) that are regarded as being similar to the goat; any member of the tribe Caprini.

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noun

  1. 1.Any of certain caprids (including sheep) that are regarded as being similar to the goat; any member of the tribe Caprini.
  2. 2.The triglyceride of capric acid; a constituent of butterfat

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to goats.
  2. 2.Goatlike.

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