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Ewe (noun) means a female sheep. Example: “The farmer counted forty ewes in the lower field.”
noun
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A female sheep.
"The farmer counted forty ewes in the lower field."
name
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An ethnic group from southeastern Ghana, Togo, and Benin, or the language they speak.
"She grew up speaking Ewe at home in Ghana."
How to use ewe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female sheep — as opposed to a ram (male) or lamb (young).
Common mistake
Pronounced the same as "you," not like the interjection "ew"; also unrelated to the Ewe people/language, which is a different word with the same spelling.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ewes
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Etymology
From Old English eowu, from a Proto-Germanic root related to Latin ovis, "sheep."
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What does “ewe” mean?
The word “ewe” means a female sheep. In plain terms, a female sheep — as opposed to a ram (male) or lamb (young).
How do you pronounce “ewe”?
“Ewe” is pronounced yoo (/juː/ in IPA).
How do you use “ewe” in a sentence?
Here is “ewe” used in a sentence: “The farmer counted forty ewes in the lower field.”
What part of speech is “ewe”?
Depending on how it is used, “ewe” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “ewe” come from?
The word “ewe” comes from Latin. From Old English eowu, from a Proto-Germanic root related to Latin ovis, "sheep.".
How many meanings does “ewe” have?
“Ewe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female sheep.
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