Rocky Mountain sheep

American  

noun

1. bighorn.

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Etymology

Origin of Rocky Mountain sheep

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

One of the most graceful animals the children of the west have ever seen is the bighorn, or Rocky Mountain sheep.

From Little Folks of North America Stories about children living in the different parts of North America by Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard

Strictly speaking, there are no sheep indigenous to North America, excepting the Ovis Montana, or Rocky Mountain sheep.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

There is generally a pair of eagles who breed there, and an occasional Rocky Mountain sheep may be seen springing along its terraces.

From Indian Scout Talks A Guide for Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls by Eastman, Charles A.

Several times Two Arrows saw "big-horn" or Rocky Mountain sheep among the rocks above him, far out of the reach of his arrows.

From Two Arrows A Story of Red and White by Stoddard, William Osborn

Hagues Peak is a resort of Rocky Mountain sheep and ptarmigan.

From Rocky Mountain [Colorado] National Park by United States. Dept. of the Interior