Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yowe
noun
/joʊ/
Definition
A female sheep, especially when it is mature.
Examples
- The farmer had a flock of yowes grazing in the meadow.
- In the spring, the yowes are often found with their newborn lambs.
- She sold a few yowes at the market to increase her income.
Meaning
The term ‘yowe’ is commonly used in rural areas to refer to an adult female sheep. It is derived from Old English and is often used in literature and folk songs.
Synonyms
- ewe
- female sheep
