Mammal to which the adjective 'ovine' refers (5)

I believe the answer is:

sheep

(Other definitions for sheep that I've seen before include "Cotswolds?" , "One lacking initiative (but better than a goat?)" , "Eg, a merino" , "Farm animals" , "Ovine animals" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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