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ovine

/ˈoʊvaɪn/

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noun

Schaf

Examples :

"The shepherd counted his ovine to make sure none were missing. "

Der Schäfer zählte seine Schafe, um sicherzustellen, dass keines fehlte.

animal biology agriculture

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adjective

Schaf-, schafartig

Of, pertaining to, resembling, or being a sheep

Examples :

"The sheep farmer noticed the ovine smell of lanolin and hay in the barn. "

Der Schafzüchter bemerkte den schafartigen Geruch von Lanolin und Heu in der Scheune.

animal biology nature

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adjective

Schafartig, schäfisch

(by extension) resembling a sheep in character; passive, of low intelligence and acquiescent

Examples :

"The students displayed ovine obedience, following every instruction without question. "

Die Schüler zeigten schafartige Fügsamkeit und befolgten jede Anweisung ohne zu hinterfragen.

character animal attitude