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