ewe lamb
The term "ewe lamb" is used both in farming to describe a young female sheep and metaphorically in literature, notably in the Bible.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(common)A young female sheep, usually under one year old.
Example
- The farmer took special care of the ewe lambs during the harsh winter.
C1Literature
(biblical, metaphorical)A cherished or precious possession, often used to describe something of great value to a poor person.
Example
- In the parable, the ewe lamb represented the man's most valued possession.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ewe lamb":
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