1. A wild sheep native to mountainous regions of southern Europe and western Asia, with curved horns and reddish-brown wool.
Usage: Also spelled 'mouflon'.; Often used in wildlife and zoological contexts.

Examples

• The moufflon is considered an ancestor of domestic sheep breeds.
• Moufflons were successfully introduced to several Mediterranean islands.
• Hunters in some regions pursue moufflon for sport and meat.
• The moufflon's curved horns are a distinctive feature of the species.
• Conservation efforts have helped protect moufflon populations in their native habitats.