lamb
the young of sheep; fully dependent on its mother for nourishment and on the shepherd for protection; helpless, defenseless, innocent; often used for ritual sacrifice
“lamb.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/lamb-g0721
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