lambkin

• Ein sehr junges Schaf, besonders ein kleines, zartes Lamm; auch als Kosewort für ein liebes, unschuldiges Kind.

A noun referring to a very young lamb.

1. Young lambB1formal

   A very young or small lamb.

   Lämmchen

   • The lambkin stayed close to its mother in the field.
   • She gently held the lambkin in her arms.
   • The farmer bottle-fed the orphaned lambkin.

   Synonymecossetlamb

2. Term of endearmentB1informal

   Used as a loving or affectionate way to address someone, especially a child.

   Kosewort

   • Don't worry, lambkin, everything will be alright.
   • Come here, my little lambkin.
   • Goodnight, lambkin, sweet dreams.

   Synonymedarlingdearhoneylamblovepetpoppetsweetheartsweetie