ovine

Meanings

• noun

  A domestic sheep.

  - "The ovine is a common farm animal."
  - "Shepherds take care of their flock of ovine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈoʊvaɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80535972"

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Synonyms

sheeplike , sheepy , sheepish

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Variants

List of all variants of ovine that leads to same result
ovine , ovines

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ovid' meaning sheep.

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Trivia

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1. Sheep have over 200 muscles in their ears.

2. The oldest known domesticated sheep were found in a cave in Israel, dating back to 11,000 years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lamb: A young ovine.

2. Sheepdog: A dog that herds ovine.

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Culture

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The ovine has been an important animal in human civilization for thousands of years. Sheep are raised for their meat, milk, and wool. In literature, sheep are often used as a metaphor for a large group of people or followers.

How to Memorize "ovine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flock of sheep grazing in a field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ovine' with 'sheep'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'O-vine' to remember the word.

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