Ewe

/juː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The ewe and her lamb grazed peacefully in the meadow.

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.

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.