ovine

American  

[oh-vahyn, oh-vin] / ˈoʊ vaɪn, ˈoʊ vɪn /

adjective

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or like sheep.

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ovine British  

/ ˈəʊvaɪn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a sheep

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ovine Scientific  

/ ō′vīn′ /

1. Relating to or characteristic of sheep.

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Etymology

Origin of ovine

First recorded in 1670–80; from Late Latin ovīnus, equivalent to Latin ov(is) “sheep” + -īnus -ine ¹

Example Sentences

Still, overall meat prices remain 4.9% higher than a year ago, with bovine largely steady and ovine prices rising.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Furthermore, his wordless ovine antics allow him to tickle fans across borders and languages without dubbing or subtitling his enthusiastic baas.

From Los Angeles Times