alpaca

Signification

1. A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.
2. Wool from the alpaca, with strong very long fibres and coloring from black to brown to white.
3. A garment made of such wool.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ælˈpækə/

Étymologie

Borrowed from Spanish alpaca, from Aymara allpaqa.