lambkin

noun

lamb·​kin

-kə̇n

plural -s

1

: a little lamb

2

: innocent, child

—used as an endearment

Word History

Etymology

lamb entry 1 + -kin

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Kids Definition

lambkin

noun

lamb·​kin

ˈlam-kən

: a little lamb