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goatskin

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊtˌskɪn/

The English word “goatskin” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.
  2. A liquid container (especially for holding wine or water) made from goat leather.
  3. A bodhran drum.

Etymology

From Middle English geet skin; equivalent to goat + skin.

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