1. Plural of dorper; a breed of sheep originating in South Africa, valued for meat production and characterized by a white body and dark head and neck.
Usage: livestock term; usually used in plural or as a mass noun

Examples

• The farmer decided to raise dorpers because they adapt well to hot, dry climates.
• Dorpers are popular among ranchers for their fast growth and meat quality.
• The herd of dorpers grazed peacefully in the pasture.
• Many commercial operations prefer dorpers over traditional wool breeds.
• The dorpers' distinctive dark heads make them easy to identify in a mixed flock.