ovine
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvaɪn/
KK: /ˈoʊvaɪn/
adjective
Definition
This word describes something that is related to or resembles sheep.
Example
The farmer raised ovine animals for their wool and meat.
Conversation
Have you seen those ovine sculptures at the art exhibit?
Yeah, they’re pretty interesting and unique!
I love how they capture the ovine features so well.
Absolutely! They really make you appreciate sheep in a new way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sheepish
woolly
flocky
Antonyms
goatlike
wolfish
predatory
noun
Definition
A type of animal that belongs to the sheep family.
Example
The farmer raised several ovine on his ranch.
Conversation
Have you ever seen an ovine up close?
No, I haven’t, but they look really cute in pictures.
They are! I visited a farm last weekend and got to pet one.
Root Explanation
Ovine is derived from the Latin word "ovis" (meaning sheep) and the suffix "-ine" (meaning of or relating to). Thus, the word "ovine" refers to something that is of or relating to sheep.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for sheep, 'ovis', to remember that 'ovine' describes anything related to sheep.
Visually Confused Words
bovine
vine
woevine
provine
olivine
hopvine
corvine
visne