ovis
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of ruminant mammals: Ovis is the scientific genus name for sheep and closely related animals like mouflons. It refers to a taxonomic group within the family Bovidae.
- Sheep: In common usage, particularly in scientific or agricultural contexts, "Ovis" can be used to refer to sheep collectively as a type.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The domestic sheep belongs to the genus Ovis.
- Biologists study the evolution of Ovis species across continents.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: Used to specify the genus level in biological nomenclature.
- The species was reclassified from Capra to Ovis.
Variants and Related Words
- Ovine (adj): Of, relating to, or resembling sheep.
- The farm specializes in ovine diseases.
Synonyms
- Sheep (common term)
- Genus Ovis (scientific term)
Noun
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sheep
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