alpaca

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ælˈpækə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-alpaca.wav

Word forms

alpaca alpacas

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish alpaca, from Aymara allpaqa.

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