hothouse lamb

hot·house lamb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hot-hous lam]
- /ˈhɒtˌhaʊs læm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hot-hous lam]
- /ˈhɒtˌhaʊs læm/

Definition of hothouse lamb words

noun hothouse lamb a lamb born in the fall or early winter, usually reared indoors, specially fed, and marketed when from 9 to 16 weeks of age. 1

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hothouse lamb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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