Lamb

biographical name

Synonyms of Lambnext
Charles 1775–1834 pseudonym Elia ˈe-lē-ə How to pronounce Lamb (audio)
commonly ˈē-
English essayist and critic

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“Lamb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lamb. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

lamb

1 of 2 noun
1
a
: a young sheep especially less than one year old or without permanent teeth
b
: the flesh of a lamb used as food
2
: an innocent, weak, or gentle person

lamb

2 of 2 verb
: to give birth to a lamb
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