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lamb

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nounmasculinepl: lambs
cordeiro
1. A young sheep, especially one less than a year old
The lamb followed its mother through the meadow.
O cordeiro seguiu sua mãe pelo prado.
2. The meat of a young sheep used as food
We had roasted lamb for dinner.
Comemos cordeiro assado no jantar.
3. A person who is gentle, innocent, or meek
She is as gentle as a lamb.
Ela é tão dócil quanto um cordeiro.
NYC Slang
lamb - a naive or inexperienced person (similar to usage meaning innocent person)
Synonyms
sheepeweram

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cordeiro
Standard usage for the animal and meat
São Paulo
cordeiro
Commonly used; also 'carneiro jovem' for young ram
Portugal
cordeiro
Standard usage; 'borrego' also used for young lamb

Related Idioms & Phrases

like a lamb to the slaughter - going unknowingly into a dangerous situation
gentle as a lamb - very meek and docile
wolf in sheep's clothing - a dangerous person disguised as harmless
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