Relating to or resembling a lamb, particularly in religious or artistic contexts.
From Latin 'agneus' meaning 'of a lamb,' derived from 'agnus' (lamb). Used historically in Christian iconography and religious symbolism.
The term 'Agnus Dei' (Lamb of God) made 'agnean' a sacred word in Christianity—it appears in medieval manuscripts describing Jesus and in religious art depicting lamb symbolism!
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