| ewe | <zoology> The female of the sheep, and of sheeplike animals. Origin: AS. Eowu; akin to D. Ooi, OHG. Awi, ouwi, Icel. Aer, Goth. Aweoi a flock of sheep, awistr a sheepfold, Lith. Avis a sheep, L. Ovis, Gr, Skr. Avi. 231. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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