An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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lamb
  بره  
barré, baré (#)
Fr.: agneau  

A young sheep; the meat of a young sheep.

Etymology (EN): M.E., O.E.; cognate with Du. lam, Ger. Lamm, Goth. lamb; akin to Gk. elaphos “deer.”

Etymology (PE): Mid.Pers. warrag “lamb; sheep;” warân “ram;” Av. varən-; cf. Skt. uaran-; L. vervex (Fr. brebis); Arm. garn; Baluci garând “ram;” Lori, Laki veran “ram;” PIE *wrhen- “lamb.”