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sheep

 
pronunciation:
ship
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part of speech: noun
inflections: sheep
definition 1: an animal with hooves, hollow horns, and long, curly hair. Sheep are mammals that are raised for their wool; some people also use their milk and meat. They are closely related to goats.
 
definition 2: a person who follows what others do without thinking.
derivation: sheeplike (adj.)
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  farming, mammal, milk