hircine

American

[hur-sahyn, -sin] / ˈhɜr saɪn, -sɪn /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a goat.
having a goatish odor.
lustful; libidinous.

hircine British

/ -sɪn, ˈhɜːsaɪn /

adjective

archaic of or like a goat, esp in smell
literary lustful; lascivious

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Etymology

Origin of hircine

1650–60; < Latin hircīnus of a goat, equivalent to hirc ( us ) goat + -īnus -ine ¹

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Said very tame, very trained hircine carries the food and drink, and guides you gently but firmly back to the barn.

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