ewe

UK
/juː/
US
/juː/

Translations

ewenoun
ewes
pl
UK
/juː/
US
/juː/
The ewe gave birth to two healthy lambs.
Овца родила двух здоровых ягнят.
Synonyms
female sheep
eweadjective
UK
/juː/
US
/ju/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to female sheep (e.g., "ewe milk").

Definitions

ewenoun
A female sheep, especially when fully mature.
The farmer separated the ewe from the rest of the flock to ensure she received special care during lambing season.
eweadjective
Relating to, derived from, or made using a female sheep.
The cheese is made from ewe milk.