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| ram |
an adult male sheep. [1/5 definitions] |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States and South America. [1/2 definitions] |
| rancher |
a person who raises animals such as cattle, horses, or sheep over a wide area of land. |
| sheep |
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. [1/2 definitions] |
| shepherd |
a person who herds and watches over sheep. [1/3 definitions] |
| tallow |
the hard fat from animals such as cattle or sheep. Tallow is used in making soap, candles, lubricating substances, and certain foods. |
| wool |
the thick, soft, often curly hair of sheep, goats, llamas, and other animals. [2/5 definitions] |
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