Synonyms for

Ewe

Verb / ju: / Another word for ewe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A female sheep.

Synonyms & similar words

ewe sheep ram lamb flock herd woolly mutton livestock pasture graze baa bleat wool wooliness wool-bearing ovine ruminant domesticated beast

Example sentences

  1. The ewe gave birth to two lambs.
  2. The farmer sheared the wool off the ewe.
  3. The ewe followed the rest of the flock.
  4. The shepherd counted each ewe in the herd.
  5. The ewe was a friendly animal that liked to be petted.

Quotes

  • “I am not a sheep, I am a thinking, feeling, autonomous ewe.” - Rachel Cusk
  • “The ewe is a fool, but the ram is a wise old bird.” - William Cowper
  • “A ewe is but a sheep, but a woman is a lady.” - William Shakespeare

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