lamb

noun

• a young sheep.
• [mass noun] the flesh of a lamb as food: we had roast lamb for supper [as modifier]:lamb chops
• used figuratively as a symbol of meekness or innocence:he accepted her decision like a lamb
• used to describe or address someone regarded with affection or pity, especially a young child:the poor lamb is very upset

verb

• 1 [no object] (of a ewe) give birth to lambs: Shetland sheep lamb very easily
• [with object] tend (ewes) at lambing time: I lambed a flock of 30 ewes for a neighbour

• 2 [with object] (lamb someone down) Australian/NZ informal, dated encourage someone to squander their money, especially on alcohol:Pitt had been lambed down at the Pig and Whistle