HyperDic: black_sheep

English > 2 senses of the expression black sheep:
NOUNperson black sheep, scapegracea reckless and unprincipled reprobate
animalblack sheepsheep with a black coat
English > black sheep: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA reckless and unprincipled reprobate.
Synonymscapegrace
Broaderreprobate, miscreantA person without moral scruples
Spanishbribón, canalla, granuja, oveja negra
Catalanbrivall, ovella negra
English > black sheep: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningSheep with a black coat.
Broadersheepwoolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
Spanishoveja negra
Catalanovella negra

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