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Lamb

/læm/

A young sheep.

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📖 Definitions of "Lamb"

noun

1
A young sheep.
2
The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.
3
A person who is meek, docile and easily led.
4
A simple, unsophisticated person.

verb

1
Of a sheep, to give birth.
2
To assist (sheep) to give birth.
"The shepherd was up all night, lambing her young ewes."

🔄 Synonyms of "Lamb"

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Word	Definition
dearnoun	Loved; lovable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lamb"

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Word	Definition
dearnoun	An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
yeanverb	(transitive, archaic, of goats or sheep) To give birth to.
ewenoun	A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.
ovinenoun	An animal from the genus Ovis; a sheep.
sheepnoun	(countable) A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.
sheepmeatnoun	The meat of a sheep, used as food; mutton.
muttonnoun	The meat of sheep used as food.
kittennoun	A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).
doenoun	A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used).
brisketnoun	A cut of meat taken from the chest, especially from the section under the first five ribs.
deernoun	(countable) A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer.
honeypotnoun	(computer security) A trap set to detect or deflect attempts at unauthorized use of information systems.
honeynoun	(uncountable) A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
legnoun	A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land.
chopsnoun	(informal, by extension) One's skill at any endeavor; ability, talent; competency.
pregnancynoun	(countable) The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
heartnoun	(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
lamnoun	(slang) A flight or escape.
littlenoun	(chiefly uncountable or in the singular) A small amount.
angelnoun	An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.