The Ancient Greek word for sheep is
ὄϊς

Translations for sheep and their definitions

ὄϊς
1. n. alternative form of grc οἶς (Epic)

πρόβατον
1. n. mostly in plural
2. n. (Ionic, Doric) cattle, flocks, herds
3. n. (Attic, Koine) sheep
4. n. slaughtered animals, animals for sacrifices
5. n. (proverbial) stupid, lazy people
6. n. a kind of marine fish

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