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hircine

(hʉr′sīn′, -sin)

adjective

of or like a goat; esp., smelling like a goat

Origin: L hircinus < hircus, goat < IE *gherkwo- < *ĝhers-, to bristle > horrid

See hircine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or characteristic of a goat, especially in strong odor.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English hircyne

Origin: , from Latin hircīnus

Origin: , from hircus, goat

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