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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

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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2014

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

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

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

From Complete March Family Trilogy by Howells, William Dean