Dall sheep

noun

ˈdȯl- How to pronounce Dall sheep (audio)
variants or less commonly Dall's sheep
ˈdȯlz- How to pronounce Dall sheep (audio)
: a large white wild sheep (Ovis dalli) of Alaska and northern British Columbia

Word History

Etymology

William H. Dall †1927 American naturalist

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dall sheep was in 1887

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“Dall sheep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dall%20sheep. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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