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Definition of 'sheep'

English

Noun

(sheep)
  • A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis .
  • A timid, shy person who is easily led by others.
  • (chiefly|humorous)
  • Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    (top2) * black sheep * sheepdog * sheepfold * sheepish (mid2) * sheeple * sheepskin * shoop (chiefly-humorous back-formation) (bottom)

    Descendants

    * Abenaki: (l)

    See also

    (top2) * * Aries * ewe * lamb * mutton (mid2) * ovine * ram * teg * tup * wether (bottom)

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