Phrase Hound found 88 phrases and 89 compound words that contain sheep. The most common are listed below. Open sheep in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 88
- black sheepA nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.
- sheep milkmilk produced by sheep
- lost sheepA disadvantaged or marginalized person who can be "brought back into the fold" with a little effort.
- sheep liver flukeA parasitic flatworm, of species Fasciola hepatica, of the class Trematoda, that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans.
- Barbary sheepA wild North African caprid (not a true sheep), Ammotragus lervia
- Dall sheepA species of wild sheep native to northwestern North America, Ovis dalli.
- domestic sheepOvis aries, domesticated sheep kept as livestock
- sheep farmerA farmer with a flock of sheep; a shepherd.
- sheep kedA wingless blood-feeding ked (louse fly) of sheep, Melophagus ovinus.
- Sheep HillsA locality in the Shire of Yarriambiack, north western Victoria, Australia.
- mountain sheepThe argali.
- sheep stationA very large sheep farm, usually situated in the back country.
- snow sheepOvis nivicola, a species of sheep from the mountainous areas in the northeast of Siberia.
- vegetable sheepAny of several species of New Zealand alpine plants in the genus Raoulia with fuzzy white foliage and mounding habit that make them look like sheep from a distance.
- sheep laurelA shrub of species Kalmia angustifolia, in the family Ericaceae, with pink flowers.
- thinhorn sheepOvis dalli, a species of sheep native to northwestern North America, ranging from white to slate brown in color and having curved yellowish brown horns.
- leaf sheepThe sacoglossan sea slug Costasiella kuroshimae. It has green cerata across it's body and can indirectly perform photosynthesis via kleptoplasty.
- Stone sheepOvis dalli stonei, a sheep native to northern British Columbia
- white sheepa conformist; an ordinary or conventional person
- count sheepTo attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.
- blue sheepThe bharal (Pseudois spp.).
- sheep dogsplural of sheep dog: Any of various breeds of dog used for herding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
- sheep farmersplural of sheep farmer: A farmer with a flock of sheep; a shepherd.
- sheep-runA tract of land for pasturing of sheep.
- counting sheeppresent participle and gerund of count sheep
Compound words 89
- shepherdA person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
- sheepdogAny of various breeds of dog used for herding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
- sheepskinThe skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
- sheepishHaving the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.
- ShipleyA number of places in England:
- sheepfoldAn enclosure for keeping sheep.
- sheeplePeople who are perceived as conforming unquestioningly to authority or mainstream beliefs.
- sheepsheadA fish of the species Archosargus probatocephalus.
- Shepwaya suburb in Maidstone, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ7753)
- shoatA weaned piglet; any piglet.