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lamb definition

lamb (lam)

noun

  1. a young sheep
  2. the flesh of a young sheep, used as food
  3. lambskin
  4. a gentle or innocent person, particularly a child
  5. a loved person; dear
  6. a person easily tricked or outwitted, as an inexperienced speculator

Etymology: ME < OE, akin to Ger lamm (OHG lamb) < IE *lonbhos (< base *el-: see elk) > Goth lamb

intransitive verb

to give birth: said of a ewe
lamb Idioms

the Lamb

Jesus
Lamb definition

Lamb (lam)

  1. Lamb, Charles (pen name Elia) 1775-1834; Eng. essayist & critic
  2. Lamb, Mary (Ann) 1764-1847; Eng. writer: sister of Charles & coauthor with him of Tales from Shakespeare
  3. Lamb, Willis Eugene 1913-; U.S. physicist

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lamb Synonyms

lamb

n.

young sheep, young one, yeanling; see sheep.


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lamb Usage Examples

Object

  • ewe: Nobody should be allowed near lambing ewes or allowed to handle newly born lambs.

Converse of object

  • mince: Meat mains include interesting offerings such as minced lamb with parsley, pine kernels & onions or whole quail seasoned with coriander.

Adjective modifier

  • sacrificial: He was to be the sacrificial lamb, slain for the sins of the world.

Modifies a noun

  • shank: However the luscious lamb shank with its thick gloopy sauce did manage to see a few chips dipped into it.

Noun used with modifier

  • ewe: Ewe lambs intended for breeding may be vaccinated from five months of age.

Preposition: without

  • blemish: We are " redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
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lamb quotes

Till the wolf and the lamb be united.

-Aristophanes

My son,God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering.

-Bible (Old Testament)

Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year.

-Bible (Old Testament)

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