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Headless, like a bull or a sheep (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ovine

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'sheep' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ovine that I've seen before include "Relating to sheep" , "like a mug" , "Resembling a sheep" , "Like a sheep" , "Pertaining to sheep" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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