Ziegenbock

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German zigenboc, equivalent to Ziege +‎ -n- +‎ Bock. Compare German Low German Zegenbuck.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈtsiːɡŋ̩ˌbɔk/, /ˈtsiːɡənˌbɔk/
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  • Hyphenation: Zie‧gen‧bock

Noun[edit]

Ziegenbock m (strong, genitive Ziegenbockes or Ziegenbocks, plural Ziegenböcke)

  1. he-goat, billygoat, male goat
    Synonym: Geißbock

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