caprid Meaning & Definition
/ˈkæpɹɪd/
What Does Caprid Mean?
Caprid is an adjective that means Of or pertaining to the subfamily Caprinae of ruminants, of which the goat (genus Capra) is the type; Ovis (sheep) are also members. As a noun, it means Any member of the subfamily Caprinae.
Caprid at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæpɹɪd/ |
| Plural | caprids |
Caprid Definition (Adjective)
- Of or pertaining to the subfamily Caprinae of ruminants, of which the goat (genus Capra) is the type; Ovis (sheep) are also members.
Caprid as a Noun
- Any member of the subfamily Caprinae.
Synonyms of Caprid
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Caprid synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
caprid (not comparable)
caprid (plural caprids)
Origin of Caprid
By surface analysis, an appellativization from Caprid(ae) minus -ae (a pattern that recurs with many -idae names); also by surface analysis, capr- + -id.