lamb
Translation
lamb, lamb meat
Examples
A little lamb followed the girl.
A little lamb followed the girl.
We had roast lamb for Sunday dinner.
We had roast lamb for Sunday dinner.
Grammar Patterns
((as a countable noun)) a young sheep A little lamb followed the girl.
((as an uncountable noun)) the meat of a young sheep We had roast lamb for Sunday dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (animal) sheep, ewe; (meat) mutton
Etymology
From Old English 'lamb', common to many Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
Think of the nursery rhyme 'Mary had a little lamb' to remember the animal. For the meat, picture a Sunday roast.