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lambkin vs lamb

lamb vs lambkin

lambkin and lamb both are nouns.

lambkin is not a verb while lamb is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lambkin Yes No No No
lamb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lamb is a hypernym of lambkin; that is, lamb is a word with a broader meaning than lambkin:
  • lambkin: a very young lamb
  • lamb: young sheep
lambkin (noun) lamb (noun)
a very young lamb young sheep
the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)
lambkin (verb) lamb (verb)
give birth to a lamb
Difference between lambkin and lamb

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