moutons

noun

plural of mouton
as in sheep

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  1. sheep
  2. fleeces
Noun
  • While each Republican sheep committed a virtual public hanging of the accomplished Fauci, Laura Ingraham smirked each and every time a Republican lambasted him!
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The legislation also required a report on the employment of sheep and goat herders.
    — Velvet Wu August 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheep
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  • One of his favorite experiences was at Melote House in South Africa, where his children received hats, gloves, fleeces, slippers, and water bottles, all branded with the property’s logo and personalized with their names.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Why the Nike Tech trend blew up Earlier this year, Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits sparked cultural commentary with a viral social media trend that inspired young men to trade the casual style for preppy quarter-zip sweaters.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Definition of fleeces
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“Moutons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moutons. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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