vegetable lamb

noun

vegetable lamb

noun

UK /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ · US /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/

Etymology A shortened version of vegetable lamb of Tartary.

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Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences A legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches.

Related terms
watersheep

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