mountain sheep
- the bighorn.
- any of various wild sheep inhabiting mountains.
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Origin of mountain sheep
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
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Historical Examples
First Karstens killed a caribou and then Walter a mountain-sheep.
The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley)Hudson Stuck
There are a few sheep in here, but mountain-sheep is a hard meat to kill.
Young Alaskans in the Far NorthEmerson Hough
While upon my way, perhaps some six miles or more, I saw a mountain-sheep.
Buckskin MoseBuckskin Mose
These mountain-sheep, too, are more hardy and independent than the valley flocks.
Two Years in OregonWallis Nash
Ah'-kay-ee-px-en, the Woman who Strikes Many; full-length; dress of mountain-sheep skin.
mountain sheep
- another name for bighorn
- any wild sheep inhabiting mountainous regions
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