HIRCINE Definition & Meaning

hircine

[ hur-sahyn, -sin ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a goat.
having a goatish odor.
lustful; libidinous.

hircine

/ -sɪn; ˈhɜːsaɪn /

adjective

archaic.
of or like a goat, esp in smell
literary.
lustful; lascivious

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hircine¹

1650–60; < Latin �󾱰��ī�Գܲ� of a goat, equivalent to hirc ( us ) goat + -ī�Գܲ� -ine ¹

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hircine¹

C17: from Latin �󾱰��ī�Գܲ�, from hircus goat

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Said very tame, very trained hircine carries the food and drink, and guides you gently but firmly back to the barn.

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This odor may be entirely different from that normally emanating from the woman, of an acid or hircine character, and sufficiently strong to remain in a room for a considerable period.

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