Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ewe
Noun
/juː/
Definition
A female sheep, especially one that has had a lamb.
Examples
- After a long day in the fields, the farmer checked on his ewes to ensure they were all accounted for.
- The ewe gave birth to two healthy lambs in the spring.
- In the flock, the experienced ewe led the younger sheep to better grazing areas.
Meaning
The term ‘ewe’ specifically refers to a mature female sheep, commonly recognized for its reproductive role in the flock.
Synonyms
- Female sheep
- Sheep
- Lambing female
