Meaning & Definition of word "Ewe"
Ewe
/juː/
noun:
- 1. A female sheep.
- Example: The farmer has several ewes in his flock.
- 2. A female member of the sheep species, particularly when it is an adult.
- Example: During the spring, the ewes will lamb and produce new offspring.
- 3. In some contexts, refers to the female of certain species of animals.
- Example: The ewe and her lamb grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Etymology
●Old English 'ēwe', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'ooie', German 'Ue' and other cognates.
Common Phrases and Expressions
counting ewes:
A humorous reference to sleep or boredom.
ewe lamb:
Refers to a young female sheep.
Related Words
ram:
A male sheep.
lamb:
A young sheep, especially one that is less than one year old.
Slang Meanings of ewe
Meaning: Used to refer to someone considered gentle or docile.
● Example Sentence: He's such a ewe, always going along with the crowd.