<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>any of numerous agile, hollow-horned ruminants of the genus <em>Capra</em>, of the family <em>Bovidae</em>, closely related to the sheep, found native in rocky and mountainous regions of the Old World, and widely distributed in domesticated varieties.</li><li>any of various related animals, as the Rocky Mountain goat.</li><li>the constellation or sign Capricorn.</li><li>Also the goat.</li><li>a scapegoat or victim: When the police came, he was left behind to be the goat.</li><li>a licentious or lecherous man; lecher.</li></ul>