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geep

American  
[geep] / gip /

noun

  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 animal, referred to as a geep, was born about two weeks ago on Paddy Murphy's farm in County Kildare.

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

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2014

But, I geep my handts glean, voark or sdarfe.

From Complete March Family Trilogy by Howells, William Dean

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