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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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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The park is home to diverse wildlife including black bears, mountain goats, and bald eagles.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The fish follow a mountain goat, a pair of elephants, three monkeys, two pelicans, and a wolf, all sprayed in various London locations.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The park is home to diverse wildlife including black bears, mountain goats, and bald eagles.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The fish follow a mountain goat, a pair of elephants, three monkeys, two pelicans, and a wolf, all sprayed in various London locations.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Mountain goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20goat. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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