Mouton
(noun)
- A sheep, particularly one that is raised for meat or wool.
- Mouton is a type of sheep's wool fabric, with a thick, soft nap on one side and a smooth finish on the other.
Origin:
Mouton is a french word meaning a sheep. it comes from the latin word "ovis" which means sheep. the word was first used in the 16th century.
Examples:
- The farmer raised mouton for meat and wool.
- He was wearing a mouton coat.
- The sheep was a mouton.
- The mouton was shorn for wool.
- The mouton was very large and heavy.