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单词 house lamb
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Definition of house lamb in English:

house lamb

noun ˈhaʊs ˌlam
  • 1A lamb which, in order to ensure a tender meat, is reared in a building, typically fed on its mother's milk without being allowed out to graze, and slaughtered at between 6 and 10 weeks of age, traditionally in time for Christmas. Also: a lamb that is bottle-fed by a person and kept in or near their house; a pet lamb.

  • 2The flesh of such a purpose-bred animal used as food.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hellowes (fl. 1574–1601), courtier and translator. From house + lamb.

Definition of house lamb in US English:

house lamb

nounˈhaʊs ˌlam
  • 1A lamb which, in order to ensure a tender meat, is reared in a building, typically fed on its mother's milk without being allowed out to graze, and slaughtered at between 6 and 10 weeks of age, traditionally in time for Christmas. Also: a lamb that is bottle-fed by a person and kept in or near their house; a pet lamb.

  • 2The flesh of such a purpose-bred animal used as food.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hellowes (fl. 1574–1601), courtier and translator. From house + lamb.

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