Epitome of docility (4)

I believe the answer is:

lamb

(Other definitions for lamb that I've seen before include "A follower" , "Youngster" , "Young farm animal" , "Young creature" , "Exemplar of innocence" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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