noun
- a young sheep, especially one between one and two years old that has not yet been sheared
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The farmer separated the hoggets from the older ewes.
- Hogget meat is prized for its tender texture and mild flavor.
- The wool from a hogget is considered high quality.
- They decided to keep the best hoggets for breeding.
- The market price for hoggets was higher this season.
- Each hogget was tagged for identification purposes.