ETYM Latin, a kind of goat, the chamois.
Wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and North Africa having large recurved horns; SYN. Capra ibex.r /> Wild goat, especially with long, backward-curved horns; bouquetin; aegagrus.
Any of various wild goats found in mountainous areas of Europe, NE Africa, and Central Asia. They grow to 100 cm/3.5 ft, and have brown or gray coats and heavy horns. They are herbivorous and live in small groups.