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Meaning of the word lamb in English

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lamb

US /læm/
UK /læm/
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Noun

1.

a young sheep

Example:
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The shepherd carried a newborn lamb in his arms.
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A flock of sheep and their lambs grazed in the field.
Synonym:
lambkin ewe lamb ram lamb
2.

the flesh of a young sheep used as food

Example:
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We had roasted lamb for dinner.
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The recipe calls for a leg of lamb.

Verb

to give birth to a lamb

Example:
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The ewe is expected to lamb next week.
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Many ewes lambed early this spring due to the mild weather.
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