noun
- sheep and related animals; members of the sheep family
Usage: technical; zoological
Examples
- The farm specializes in raising ovines for wool production.
- Veterinarians who work with ovines must understand their unique digestive systems.
- The study compared the behavior of ovines and bovines in similar environments.
- Many ovines are raised in mountainous regions where they can graze freely.
- The shepherd counted his ovines before moving them to the next pasture.
- Ovines require different care than other livestock during winter months.