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 lamb lamb /ˈlæm/

noun

  1. () Young sheep  ( lamb )
    young sheep
     The lamb was born during the night and was already standing and trying to walk
    The lamb was born during the night and was already standing and trying to walk
  2. The flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food  ( lamb )
    the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
     The slow-roasted lamb was served with a mint jelly sauce
    The slow-roasted lamb was served with a mint jelly sauce
  3. A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)  ( dear , lamb )
    a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
  4. A person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)  ( lamb )
    a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)

verb

  1. Give birth to a lamb  ( lamb )
    give birth to a lamb
     The ewe lambed
    the ewe lambed

 Lamb

    noun

    1. English essayist (1775-1834)  ( Charles Lamb , Elia , Lamb )
      English essayist (1775-1834)