noun
- Plural of mouflon; wild or semi-wild sheep native to mountainous regions of the Mediterranean and Central Asia, characterized by curved horns and reddish-brown wool.
Usage: Typically used in zoological or wildlife contexts.; The singular form is 'mouflon'.
Examples
- The nature reserve is home to a small population of mouflons.
- Mouflons have been successfully reintroduced to several Mediterranean islands.
- The curved horns of mouflons make them distinctive among wild sheep species.
- Hunters in some regions pursue mouflons for sport and meat.
- Mouflons are considered the ancestors of many domestic sheep breeds.