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mountain goat
noun
: a ruminant mammal (Oreamnos americanus) of mountainous northwestern North America that has a thick yellowish-white coat and slightly curved horns and resembles a goat
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It is made with fine undercoat fibers from Himalayan mountain goats for incredible softness, lightweight warmth, and natural breathability.
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Beyond the resort, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Garnet Mountain Range, and the Mission Mountains are home to bears, mountain lions, elk, moose, and mountain goats.
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The park is home to diverse wildlife including black bears, mountain goats, and bald eagles.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1833, in the meaning defined above
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“Mountain goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20goat. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
mountain goat
noun
: a cud-chewing mammal of the mountains of western North America that has a thick yellowish white hairy coat and slightly curved black horns and closely resembles a goat
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