ewe
Plural
ewes
1
a mature female sheep
- The ewe grazed peacefully in the meadow with her lambs by her side.
- The farmer carefully sheared the wool off the ewe before the summer heat set in.
- During lambing season, the ewe gave birth to twin lambs in the early morning.
- The veterinarian examined the ewe to ensure she was healthy and free from parasites.
- The ewe's distinctive bleat helped the shepherd quickly locate her in the flock.
2
a Kwa language spoken by the Ewe in Ghana and Togo and Benin
3
a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana