lam

Meanings

• noun

  A short, lightweight covering for the head or feet, often made of animal skin.

  - "He wore a lam as protection against the sun."
  - "The lam was made from the skin of a young goat."

• noun

  A term used in Buddhism to describe a teacher or spiritual guide.

  - "The lam guided his students on the path to enlightenment."
  - "The lam's teachings brought peace and wisdom to his followers."

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Pronunciation

1. /læm/
   
   
   
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2. /læm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lam
jam , gam , cam

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Variants

List of all variants of lam that leads to same result
lam , lammed , lamming , lams , Lam , on the lam , take it on the lam

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'lammas' meaning 'young sheep'.

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Trivia

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1. In some parts of the world, lams are still used as clothing for protection against the sun or cold.

2. The term 'lam' in Buddhism is also known as a 'guru' or 'teacher'.

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Related Concepts

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1. clothing: Lams have been used as clothing for protection from the elements or as a sign of status or wealth.

2. religion: In Buddhism, the term lam refers to a teacher or spiritual guide.

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Culture

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In various cultures, lams have been used as clothing, religious symbols, and decorative items.

How to Memorize "lam"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, lightweight covering made of animal skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lam' with the image of a teacher or spiritual guide in Buddhism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Lam' is a short word for 'Light Animal Mask' or 'Learned Asian Master'.

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