alpaca
Meaning
- A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.
- Wool from the alpaca, with strong very long fibres and coloring from black to brown to white.
- A garment made of such wool.
Concepts
alpaca
Lama pacos
guanaco
alpaka
llama
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ælˈpækə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish alpaca, from Aymara allpaqa.
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