Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yean
verb
/jiːn/
Definition
To give birth to a yawning or young lamb.
Examples
- After the ewe yeans, the lamb typically begins to stand and walk shortly after.
- The farmer was pleased to see that one of his ewes had yeaned without any complications.
- In spring, many sheep farms experience a high rate of yeanings.
Meaning
Yean refers specifically to the act of a ewe (female sheep) giving birth. It is often used in the context of livestock farming.
Synonyms
- Give birth
- Produce
- Deliver
