Ovis
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The taxonomic genus of true sheep, comprising the domestic sheep and its closest wild relatives such as the mouflon and argali.
“Ovis aries, the domestic sheep, has been a cornerstone of human agriculture for millennia.”
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Starts with OV, a rare opening, contains IS which can help confirm two letters at once.
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As a proper noun it is not valid in standard Scrabble, worth 7 points if counted, mainly from V (4).
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