Nubian goat

noun

1. one of a breed of large, long-eared North African goats having a Roman nose and predominantly brown or black hair: noted for their rich milk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nubian goat¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The Nubian goat had won the post in Fair Haven, Vermont, last year after the town manager came up with the pet mayor election to raise money to rehabilitate a community playground and to get kids civically involved.

From Seattle Times

“Yes, this goat is a female. A black Nubian goat, very large, as you can see. This is a superb contender in this years market, sir. And we’re offering her at an attractive, unusually low, low price.”

From Literature

“I bought a black Nubian goat,” he said.

From Literature

Lincoln, a Nubian goat, was chosen by residents in Fair Haven, a town of roughly 2,500 people that sits along the border of Upstate New York, to serve as mayor for one year.

From Fox News

Eyebrows, a Nubian goat, Lily Belle, a Nigerian Dwarf goat, and Swiss Cheese, an Alpine goat, have four stomachs each and eat 25 percent of their body weight each day on the park’s steep hillsides.

From New York Times