Ovis aries

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Definition

Noun: * A domesticated ruminant mammal: Ovis aries is the scientific name for the domestic sheep, a species raised by humans worldwide for its wool, meat (mutton or lamb), and skin.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The farmer's flock consists entirely of Ovis aries.
    • Ovis aries was one of the earliest animals to be domesticated by humans.
    • The primary product from this breed of Ovis aries is fine wool.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Classification: The term is used in biological and agricultural contexts to specify the domestic sheep species, distinguishing it from wild sheep species (e.g., , the bighorn sheep) and other livestock.
    • The study focused on the genetic diversity within Ovis aries.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sheep (n): The common name for .
  • Ovine (adj): Of, relating to, or characteristic of sheep.
  • Lamb (n): A young sheep.
  • Mutton (n): The meat from an adult sheep.
  • Flock (n): A group of sheep.
Synonyms
  • Domestic sheep
  • Tame sheep
Antonyms
  • Wild sheep (e.g., , )
Related Phrases
  • Breed of Ovis aries: Refers to a specific cultivated variety of domestic sheep.
    • The Merino is a famous breed of Ovis aries prized for its wool.
Noun
  1. any of various breeds raised for wool or edible meat or skin

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