Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chevrette

Noun
/ʃəˈvrɛt/
Definition
A young female goat.
Examples
  • The mother goat nuzzled her chevrette, showing affection.
  • In the countryside, you can often see a herd of chevrette grazing on the hills.
  • During spring, the farm had several new chevrette born, adding life to the pasture.
Meaning
Chevrette refers specifically to a young female goat, often one that is under a year old. The term can also refer to a type of game animal in some contexts.
Synonyms
  • Kid
  • Doe