any of numerous ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the goats, esp. O. aries, bred in a number of domesticated varieties.

leather made from the skin of these animals.

a meek, unimaginative, or easily led person. ?

separate the sheep from the goats

to separate good people from bad or those intended for a specific end from unqualified people.

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(castrated ram) wether , (female) ewe , (leader of the flock)bellwether , (male) ram , (young) lamb , buck , eanling , ewe , hoggerel , hogget , mutton , ovis_ , teg , _ovis aries