Ewe (noun)

A female sheep.

Origin:

Old english ewe, of germanic origin; related to dutch ooi and german aue.

Examples:

1. The ewe was grazing in the meadow.
2. The farmer counted his ewes to make sure that none were missing.
3. The ewe's wool was used to make warm blankets.
4. The ewe was very protective of her lambs.
5. The ewe and her lambs were a familiar sight in the field.