ovine
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ovine
First recorded in 1670–80; from Late Latin ovīnus, equivalent to Latin ov(is) “sheep” + -īnus -ine 1
Example Sentences
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Meat prices ticked 0.4% lower from December levels, reflecting lower pig meat prices amid ample supplies across the European Union, while bovine and ovine meat prices remained largely stable.
Still, overall meat prices remain 4.9% higher than a year ago, with bovine largely steady and ovine prices rising.
Perhaps the two bighorn sheep were fighting over territory or food, or maybe there was some ovine slight imperceptible to human eyes.
From Salon
The 19-year-old Lady Diana Spencer was photographed in the eye-catching ovine garment at a polo match in June 1981, soon after her engagement to Prince Charles, who was then heir to the British throne.
From Seattle Times
The ovine spectacle will return when the sheep are brought back down again in the fall.
From Seattle Times
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