Also means
male goat
Usage Note
Ziegenbock is the male domestic goat; the colloquial phrase stinken wie ein Ziegenbock ('to stink like a billy goat') is a common German simile for strong body odour. Bucks are kept mainly for breeding.
Examples
"Der Ziegenbock war für die ganze Herde verantwortlich."
Natural Translation
The billy goat was responsible for the whole herd.
Literal Translation
The billy-goat was for the whole herd responsible.
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