Rocky Mountain sheep
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Rocky Mountain sheep
An Americanism dating back to 1785–95
Example Sentences
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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
This generally consisted of bison, but it was a great improvement when they were able to bring down a Rocky Mountain sheep.
From Deerfoot in The Mountains by Davis, John Steeple
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
The animals with circular curled horns, which the explorers thought resembled a small elk, are now known as the Rocky Mountain sheep, or bighorn.
From First Across the Continent The story of the exploring expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6 by Brooks, Noah
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