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Meaning of "billy goat" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BILLY GOAT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BILLY GOAT

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Billy goat is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BILLY GOAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

billy goat

Goat

The domestic goat is a subspecies of goat domesticated from the wild goat of southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the family Bovidae and is closely related to the sheep as both are in the goat-antelope subfamily Caprinae. There are over 300 distinct breeds of goat. Goats are one of the oldest domesticated species, and have been used for their milk, meat, hair, and skins over much of the world. In 2011, there were more than 924 million live goats around the globe, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Female goats are referred to as "does" or "nannies", intact males as "bucks" or "billies", and their offspring are "kids". Castrated males are "wethers". Goat meat from younger animals is called "kid" or cabrito, and from older animals is simply known as "goat" or sometimes called chevon, or in some areas "mutton".

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BILLY GOAT

billon
billow
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billposter
billposting
billsticker
billsticking
billy
billy goat beard
Billy No-Mates
Billy the Kid
billy-bread
billy-ho
billyboy
billycan
billycock
billyo
billyoh

WORDS THAT END LIKE BILLY GOAT

act the goat
Angora goat
bushgoat
get someone´s goat
goat
he-goat
Kashmir goat
mountain goat
nanny goat
Rocky Mountain goat
scapegoat
she-goat

Synonyms and antonyms of billy goat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «billy goat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BILLY GOAT

Find out the translation of billy goat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of billy goat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «billy goat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

比利山羊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

billy goat
570 millions of speakers

English

billy goat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बकरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيلي الماعز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

козел
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bode
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাঁঠা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bouc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kambing billy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ziegenbock
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

雄ヤギ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빌리 염소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Billy kambing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dê đực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பில்லி ஆடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बिली शेळी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Teke
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

billy goat
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cap
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

козел
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

billy capră
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

billy goat
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Billy bok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

billy goat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Billy Goat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of billy goat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BILLY GOAT»

The term «billy goat» is regularly used and occupies the 56.683 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BILLY GOAT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about billy goat

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BILLY GOAT»

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Da Curse of the Billy Goat: The Chicago Cubs, Pennant Races, ...
History and discussion of the legendary Curse of the Billy Goat, the Chicago Cubs' pennant races and World Series games, and baseball's curses.
Steve Gatto, 2004
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Billy Goat Hill
The writing was deeply cathartic, and not long after completing the original version of this novel, I surrendered my heart to Jesus. By God’s grace I am now directed to write in His service.” From the Hardcover edition.
Mark Stanleigh Morris, 2009
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The Billy Goat Curse: Losing and Superstition in Cubs ...
Sianis allegedly cursed the Cubs, promising that they'd never again play in the World Series at Wrigley Field.The book f
Gil Bogen, 2008
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A Chicago Tavern: A Goat, a Curse, and the American Dream
Chicago newspaperman Rick Kogan plunks down at a barstool at the Billy Goat Tavern and tells the tales of the city landmark, which became a haven for newspaper reporters, policemen, politicians, and anyone else drawn to the hospitality and ...
Rick Kogan, Sam Sianis, 2006
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No More Biting for Billy Goat!
A latest entry in the popular series that includes No More Diapers for Ducky! finds frustrated new kid Billy Goat struggling with not knowing how to make friends and nipping his animal classmates before gentle guidance from a sympathetic ...
Bernette G. Ford, 2013
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Cubbing: Featuring the Curse of the Billy Goat
Whether you are at Wrigley Field, discussing the baseball team at work, or reading about the Cubs-you are Cubbing. Just thinking about the Cubs-you are Cubbing.
R. Rathbone Leonard, 2010
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A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill (Webster's German Thesaurus ...
By using a running English-to-German thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill by Alice Hegan Rice was edited for three audiences.
Alice Hegan Rice, 2008
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The Billy Goat in the Chili Patch
When a number of animals fail to get the billy goat out of Pepito's chili patch, Pepito calls on a lowly ant.
Keo Felker Lazarus, 1972
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Billy Goat Can Float
Kelly Doudna. Kelly Doudna Kelly Doudna Billy Goat Can Float Billy Goat Can Float Published by ABDO Publishing Company, 4940 Viking Drive, Edina, Minnesota. Front Cover.
Kelly Doudna, 2010
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Quack! Said the Billy-Goat
Something is wrong in the barnyard when goats quack and hens oink. What could the problem be?
Charles Causley, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BILLY GOAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term billy goat is used in the context of the following news items.
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Two troubled veterans, taking care of each other after war's toll
On Bessler's farm, Mike was surrounded by other dogs, cats, horses, chickens, a billy goat — and all the tennis balls he wanted. He was out of ... «Stars and Stripes, Jul 15»
2
Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 80
Billy Goat - Miguel Montero (-.111). Had three strikeouts on the day, the most damaging one in the first with runners on second and third. «Bleed Cubbie Blue, Jul 15»
3
What's new and familiar at 35th Taste of Chicago
Five-day vendors include Billy Goat Tavern & Grill, Bobak Sausage Co., Caffe Gelato, Churro Factory, Connie's Pizza, Gold Coast Dogs, Star of ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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Edmonds could be a key player in Cubs' playoff drive
The Curse of the Billy Goat and the penalty for trading Lou Brock are fading. OUT AND ABOUT: Kyle Lohse (13-6) is scheduled to pitch tonight ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Dalie's Smokehouse Already Has Lines Out the Door in Valley Park
There are a few changes: At Dalie's, you can order Barbecue Nachos, made with Billy Goat chips. And while the ribs have the same ... «Riverfront Times, Jul 15»
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WIMBLEDON 2015: SUNDAY (GRASS DAY) RECAP
During the Middle Sunday recess, excess debris scuffed by the players is suctioned up by a machine called the Billy Goat and the grass is fed a luxurious yet ... «Eye on Gaming, Jul 15»
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A day in the life: the grass
... the ground staff also make the most of middle Sunday to wield a machine known as the Billy Goat over the worn T-shape on each side of the ... «Wimbledon, Jul 15»
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Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 78
Billy Goat - Addison Russell (-.140). The final at-bat was going to make or break him on the podiums. Unfortunately he came up on the wrong ... «Bleed Cubbie Blue, Jul 15»
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Ask a Vet: How to avoid inappropriate urination
Perhaps the Cubs angered the toilet gods in addition to that billy goat so long ago. Thus, the demand for potty spots stayed constant, but the ... «Gainesville Times, Jul 15»
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Mighty Billy Goat Launches New Price Comparison And Review …
Mighty Billy Goat has been created to offer the best price comparison site for outdoor equipment, enabling lovers of the outdoors to buy their ... «Free Press Release Center, Jul 15»

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