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geep

American  
[geep] / gip /

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of geep

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

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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

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

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

From BBC Apr. 4, 2014

Mr Murphy said the ewe in question was raising the geep "just like a lamb".

From BBC Apr. 4, 2014

"Joost to geep um quiet," observed Mrs. Sieppe.

From McTeague by Frank Norris

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