Ram
/ræm/noun
A male sheep.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, rams were often associated with fertility and were sacrificed in rituals to appease gods and ensure bountiful harvests.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*rāmen
“a horned animal or ram-like figure.”
Latin
Latin
aries
“a ram, often used in astrology.”
Old English
Old English
ramm
“male sheep, symbolizing strength and virility.”
Middle English
Middle English
ram
“continued use from Old English, with similar meanings.”
Modern English
English
ram
“retained its meaning as a male sheep, also used in various contexts including computing (RAM).”