goatskin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡoʊtˌskɪn/ En-us-goatskin.ogg

Word forms

goatskin goatskins

Etymology

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

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