bighorn
/ˈbɪɡˌhɔrn/
noun
- A wild sheep (Ovis canadensis) native to North America, known for the large, curved horns of the males.
- The male bighorn uses its massive horns to fight rivals during mating season.
- Bighorn sheep are well adapted to living in rugged, mountainous terrain.
- We spotted a herd of bighorn sheep climbing the steep cliffs of the Rocky Mountains.