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Pecora

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Pec′o-ra

,
Noun.
pl.
[NL., fr. L.
pecus
. See
Pecuniary
.]
(Zool.)
An extensive division of ruminants, including the antelopes, deer, and cattle.

Definition 2024

Pecora

Pecora

See also: pecora and pécora

Italian

Proper noun

Pecora m

  1. A small river in Tuscany

pecora

pecora

See also: Pecora and pécora

Italian

Gregge di pecore (Flock of sheep)

Noun

pecora f ‎(plural pecore) (male ariete or montone)

  1. sheep
  2. ewe
  3. (figuratively) sheep, milksop

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Latin

Pronunciation

Noun

pecora

  1. nominative plural of pecus
  2. accusative plural of pecus
  3. vocative plural of pecus

Etymology

From Latin pecora, neuter plural of pecus ‎(“cattle”), from pecū, from Proto-Indo-European *peḱu- ‎(“livestock, domestic animals”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛkora/

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