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spring lamb

American  

noun

  1. a lamb born in the late winter or early spring and sold for slaughter before July 1.


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Offerings include a shellfish tower, a carving station including prime rib, glazed Nueske ham and roasted spring lamb, breakfast favorites and pastries.

From Los Angeles Times May 3, 2018

That translated into New Orleans-style rack of spring lamb and Carolina gold rice jambalaya, “scented with the trinity of Cajun cooking — celery, peppers and onions.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 24, 2018

In the evening, the Trumps will host their first state dinner, featuring rack of spring lamb and Carolina gold rice jambalaya cooked New Orleans style.

From New York Times Apr. 23, 2018

Get involved: A recent MeatClub event was a spring lamb butchery masterclass with Lee Frost at the award-winning Parlour in Chorlton included beer tasting and a talk by Red Willow Brewery.

From The Guardian May 8, 2013

An entrée of about four broiled mushrooms on a small round of toast should be followed by boned capon or saddle of mutton or spring lamb.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily

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