ovicidal1
/ˌəʊvɪˈsʌɪdl/ /ˌɒvɪˈsʌɪdl/Chiefly humorous. rare
adjective
That kills sheep; of or relating to the killing of sheep.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Stephen. From ovi- + -cidal, after ovicide.
ovicidal2
/ˌəʊvɪˈsʌɪdl/ /ˌɒvɪˈsʌɪdl/adjective
Of, relating to, or effective in the killing or destroying of eggs or ova, especially those of insects, mites, or other pests or parasites.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From ovi- + -cidal. Compare later ovicide.