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Definition of mountain goat

mountain goat

Plural:mountain goats
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mountain goat Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A sure-footed, high-altitude hoofed mammal (Oreamnos americanus) endemic to the mountainous regions of western North America, characterized by its thick white fleece, short black horns, and exceptional climbing ability.

Example

"While hiking in Glacier National Park, we spotted a mountain goat effortlessly scaling the steep, rocky cliffs."

• Nearby Words

mountain
mountain adder
mountain bluet
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mountain horned dragon
mountain laurel
mountain lion

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mountain goat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mountain goat
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