This noun is a diminutive form meaning young goat or kid—a small goat. In Matthew 25:33, Jesus uses the image of separating sheep from goats in his judgment parable. The diminutive form might suggest affection or simply indicate young animals. Classical usage included both the literal young goat and botanical references. The multilingual evidence is straightforward: young goats, cabritos (kids), chevreau (kid)—all identifying these as small goats. In Jewish sacrifice and Mediterranean agriculture, goats were common livestock, making this a familiar pastoral image for Jesus' audience.