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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

"Yes," he confessed grudgingly, "I found out fer one that I hain't no spring lamb."

From Old Lady Number 31 by Forsslund, Louise

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