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geep

American  
[geep] / gip /

noun

plural

geep
  1. the hybrid offspring of a goat and a sheep.


Etymology

Origin of geep

First recorded in 1970–75; g(oat) + (sh)eep

Example Sentences

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The Irish Farmers Journal said it was the first time it had reported the birth of a healthy geep in Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2014

A spokeswoman for Ulster Farmers Union the said the live birth of a so-called geep is a very rare event and they are not aware of any currently in existence in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2014

Mr Murphy confirmed that the geep appeared to be healthy and "thriving" and was able to run faster than other lambs that were born around the same time.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2014

However, the geep usually dies during the ewe's pregnancy or is stillborn.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2014

I geep his house so glean as a bin.

From Martha By-the-Day by Lippmann, Julie Mathilde