I. ˈt(y)ünə̇s noun
Etymology: from Tunis (Tunisia), country in No. Africa where the breed originated
1. usually capitalized : an old Asiatic breed of hornless medium-wooled fat-tailed sheep valued especially for their ability to produce and develop rapidly a good quality meat lamb
2. plural tunis often capitalized : a sheep of the Tunis breed
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Tunis, Tunisia
: of or from Tunis, the capital of Tunisia : of the kind or style prevalent in Tunis : tunisian