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单词 billy goat
释义

billy goat

noun

: a male goat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Fragile, birdlike, translucent and with a cry like a billy goat. Tracy Grant, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2021 The Cubs finally ceded to the curse when the streak reached 12 games, letting Ernie Banks lead a billy goat around the outfield before a game against the Reds. Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 20 Aug. 2021 Maybe the curse of Apollo would get the best of him at the Kentucky Derby, or maybe enough was enough, and the right horse had finally come along to send that curse the way of the billy goat and the Bambino. Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 6 May 2018 The square is also scattered with sculptures, including a two-foot-tall bronze billy goat, to admire on a post-lunch stroll of your own. Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 3 May 2018 Persa said one project was to design a bridge that could support a billy goat, but was tall enough for a troll to fit under. Michael Walsh, Courant Community, 20 Mar. 2018 Maybe the curse of Apollo would get the best of him at the Kentucky Derby, or maybe enough was enough, and the right horse had finally come along to send that curse the way of the billy goat and the Bambino. Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 6 May 2018 There’s no clear line of demarcation featuring a billy goat or interfering fan. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

from the name Billy

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

billy goat

noun

: a male goat
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