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ovineof, relating to, or resembling sheep

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: of, relating to, or resembling sheep

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvaɪn/

Korean meaning: 양의, 양과 관련된, 양 같은

Korean pronunciation: **오**바인

Example Sentences

  • The veterinarian specialized in ovine medicine and could diagnose sheep diseases just by their 'baa' sound.
  • Ovine wool quality depends greatly on the sheep's diet and living conditions.
  • The researcher's ovine studies revealed that sheep have surprisingly good memories - they never forget a good pasture!

ovine

ADJECTIVE

//ˈoʊvaɪn//

of, relating to, or resembling sheep

ovine concept
💡 Concept

The shepherd observes the typical ovine behavior of his clustered flock

ovine rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Ovine spirits blessed at the divine shrine!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈoʊvaɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈəʊvaɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootov-
Suffix--ine

Origin

From Latin 'ovis' meaning sheep, this word has been used since ancient Roman times when livestock terminology was essential for their pastoral economy.

🎵Rhyme

divineshrinewinemine

🔗Collocations

ovine species
ovine behavior
ovine disease
ovine genetics
ovine meat

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The veterinarian specialized in ovine medicine and could diagnose sheep diseases just by their 'baa' sound.

Ovine wool quality depends greatly on the sheep's diet and living conditions.

😄 Fun example

The researcher's ovine studies revealed that sheep have surprisingly good memories - they never forget a good pasture!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sheep-likewoollylamb-related

Related

bovinecaninefelineequineporcine

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