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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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It lists the dinner - including oysters, beef, spring lamb and mallard duck - served on the evening of 11 April 1912.

From BBC Nov. 12, 2023

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

Spring Lamb Mrs. Adams had decided to have roast spring lamb for dinner that evening.

From Jim Waring of Sonora-Town Tang of Life by Knibbs, Henry Herbert

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