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HIRCINE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does hircine mean? 

HIRCINE (adjective)
  The adjective HIRCINE has 1 sense:

1. of or pertaining to or suggestive of a goat (especially in strong odor)play

  Familiarity information: HIRCINE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


HIRCINE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or pertaining to or suggestive of a goat (especially in strong odor)

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

goat (any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns)


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