Ovine/ˈəʊvaɪn/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Animal Husbandry Context Use 'ovine' when discussing topics related to sheep farming and veterinary science. The veterinarian specializes in ovine medicine. Pro Tip 2/3Beware of Confusion 'Ovine' specifically refers to sheep, not goats or other livestock. Ovine wool is softer than that of other animals. Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term 'Ovine' is a specialized term often used in scientific and agricultural settings. Researchers studied ovine genetics to improve wool quality.