The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.
Near-synonym: kidskin
The Arabs came out of their goatskin tents, and surrounded the soldiers, asking many questions in the native tongue, for the soldiers were themselves natives.
2
A liquid container (especially for holding wine or water) made from goat leather.
3
A bodhran drum.
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Near-synonym: kidskin
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The Arabs came out of their goatskin tents, and surrounded the soldiers, asking many questions in the native tongue, for the soldiers were themselves natives.
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At times also they would repose side by side under a goatskin.
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In some senses, goatskin is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.