Any one of several species of ruminants of the genus Ovis, native of the higher mountains of both hemispheres, but most numerous in Asia.
A weak, bashful, silly fellow.
Fig.: The people of God, as being under the government and protection of Christ, the great Shepherd.
A hollow-horned ruminant of the genus Capra, of several species and varieties, esp. the domestic goat (Capra hircus), which is raised for its milk, flesh, and skin.