Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wether
noun
/ˈwɛðər/
Definition
A male sheep that has been castrated.
Examples
- The farmer decided to keep the wether separate from the ewes.
- Wethers are commonly used in sheep farming for their wool and meat.
- After the shearing, the wether looked much lighter and cleaner.
Meaning
Wether refers to a specific term in agriculture, used to describe a male sheep that is not capable of breeding because it has been neutered. This condition makes them easier to manage in flocks and they are often raised for their meat and wool.
Synonyms
- castrated ram
- male sheep
