lambkin

/ˈlæmkɪn/
noun
  1. A young or small lamb.
    • The farmer carried the newborn lambkin into the barn.
    • The lambkin stayed close to its mother in the meadow.
    • Children at the petting zoo were delighted to hold a soft lambkin.
  2. A term of endearment for a young child or a loved one.
    • She called her baby lambkin as she tucked him into bed.
    • Good night, lambkin, sweet dreams.
    • Come here, my little lambkin, and give me a hug.
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