Ewe

/juː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A female sheep.

The farmer has several ewes in his flock.

A female member of the sheep species, particularly when it is an adult.

During the spring, the ewes will lamb and produce new offspring.

In some contexts, refers to the female of certain species of animals.

The ewe and her lamb grazed peacefully in the meadow.

Old English 'ēwe', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'ooie', German 'Ue' and other cognates.

counting ewes

A humorous reference to sleep or boredom.

ewe lamb

Refers to a young female sheep.

ram

A male sheep.

lamb

A young sheep, especially one that is less than one year old.

Used to refer to someone considered gentle or docile.

He's such a ewe, always going along with the crowd.