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ovine

/ˈəʊvaɪn/

/ˈoʊvaɪn/

Translations

ovinenoun

ovines

/ˈəʊvaɪn/

/ˈoʊvaɪn/

ovinTerme de zoologie.

A small flock of ovines grazed lazily on the hillside.

Un petit troupeau d'ovins broutait paresseusement sur la colline.

Additional translations

moutonEmploi courant, moins technique que « ovin ».

Synonyms

ovineadjective

/ˈəʊvaɪn/

/ˈoʊvaɪn/

The researchers studied ovine reproduction to improve flock management.

Les chercheurs ont étudié la reproduction ovine afin d'améliorer la gestion des troupeaux.

Additional translations

ovinAu sens figuré : qui évoque la docilité ou l'obéissance d'une brebis.

Synonyms

ovinenoun

A sheep; any animal of the genus Ovis, or more broadly any sheep-like animal.

A small flock of ovines grazed lazily on the hillside.

ovineadjective

Relating to or characteristic of sheep.

The researchers studied ovine reproduction to improve flock management.

Meek, docile, or sheep-like in behavior.

He gave an ovine nod and followed without protest.