Sheepish females (4)

I believe the answer is:

ewes

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'sheepish females' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for ewes that I've seen before include "wool producers" , "Female sheep" , "farm animals" , "Sheep (females)" , "members of flock" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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