Muflons

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of wild sheep characterized by curved horns and a robust build, commonly found in mountainous regions of Central Asia and the Mediterranean
2. A slender, agile herbivore known for its impressive horns, often inhabiting rocky terrains and known for its social behavior in herds
3. A species of large mammal belonging to the goat-antelope family, recognized for its adaptability to various habitats and its significant role in local ecosystems

Etymology: "Muflons" is the plural of "muflon," the name for a wild sheep native to mountainous regions, now the form most English readers meet in the plural. The singular "muflon" came into English from German "Mufflon," which in turn derives from Latin "mufro" or a related Italian and Romance term for the animal. Because the word is borrowed rather than inherited, its plural follows the English pattern of adding -s, which is why "muflons" is the form used when referring to more than one animal.