lamb
UK: læm | US: læm
Definition
n. a young sheep
n. the meat of a young sheep
n. (figuratively) an innocent or gentle person
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Etymology
The word "lamb" traces back to Old English lamb, derived from Proto-Germanic lambaz. It is a compact, ancient Germanic term with no further divisible morphemes in modern English. Its meaning has remained remarkably stable, consistently referring to a young sheep across centuries. The word’s simplicity reflects its deep-rooted connection to pastoral life and early agricultural societies.
Examples
The farmer bottle-fed the orphaned lamb.
Roast lamb is a traditional dish for Easter.
She has a heart as gentle as a lamb.
The field was dotted with lambs in spring.
The wolf preyed on the stray lamb.