Hircine
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of a goat, particularly in reference to a strong unpleasant smell.
“The hircine odour of the old farm building lingered long after the animals were moved.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
hir·cine
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Synonyms
goatishcaprine
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Wordle
Starts H-I-R-C, the C in position four is unusual. Ends in -INE, a common adjective suffix.
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Scrabble
C scores 3 and H scores 4, giving decent value. A rare word that earns good points, the -INE ending hooks onto HIRCINES.
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