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English noun: domestic sheep

1. domestic sheep (animal) any of various breeds raised for wool or edible meat or skin


SynonymsOvis aries


Broader (hypernym)sheep


Narrower (hyponym)broadtail, caracul, Cheviot, Cotswold, Exmoor, Hampshire, Hampshire down, karakul, Lincoln, longwool, merino, merino sheep, Rambouillet


Part holonymlamb, mouton, mutton


Member meronymgenus Ovis, Ovis









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