"lambie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lambies [plural]
Rhymes: -æmi Etymology: From lamb + -ie. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lamb|ie}} lamb + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} lambie (plural lambies)
  1. (childish or endearing) A lamb. Tags: childish, endearing Categories (lifeform): Baby animals, Sheep Synonyms: lamby

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Alternative forms

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