ewe-neck

noun

: a thin neck with a concave arch occurring as a defect in dogs and horses
ewe-necked adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ewe-neck was in 1820

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Cite this Entry

“Ewe-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ewe-neck. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

ewe-neck

noun
: a thin neck with a concave arch occurring as a defect in dogs and horses
ewe-necked adjective
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