lamb
Translation
lamb
Examples
A little lamb followed the girl.
A little lamb followed the girl.
We had roast lamb for dinner.
We had roast lamb for dinner.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) lamb a young sheep A little lamb followed the girl.
((some)) lamb the meat of a young sheep We had lamb for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms (animal): sheep, yearling; Synonyms (meat): mutton
Etymology
From Old English 'lamb'. The final 'b' is silent.
Memory Tips
Remember the silent 'b' at the end. Think of the nursery rhyme 'Mary had a little lamb'.