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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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He said he witnessed a goat mating with ewes on his farm during "tupping" season five months ago, but had given the matter little thought until the geep appeared,

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

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

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

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

From McTeague by Norris, Frank

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