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Meaning of alpaca
A domesticated mammal native to South America, known for its soft wool and gentle disposition.
Etymology of alpaca
The word "alpaca" comes from the Aymara language, in which it is spelled "allqaqa", and was later adopted into Spanish as "alpaca".
The term has been used in English since the 19th century to refer to the domesticated South American camelid.
Synonyms
llama
camelid
vicuña
guanaco
mammal
animal
creature
beast
livestock
farm animal
domesticated animal
South American camelid
woolly creature
furry animal
herbivore
grazer
browser
quadruped
ruminant
ungulate
livestock animal
farm creature
barnyard animal
pasture animal
grazing animal
wool producer
fiber animal
textile animal
soft-footed animal
long-necked animal
furry mammal
wild animal
exotic animal
zoo animal
menagerie animal
Andean animal
Peruvian animal
Chilean animal
Bolivian animal
Ecuadorian animal.
Definitions
- A domesticated South American mammal with a long neck, long legs, and a soft, woolly coat, related to the llama and the camel.
- A source of soft, woolly fiber used in textiles.
- A creature often kept on farms or in zoos for its fiber, meat, or as a pet.
Usage Examples
- The farm raised a herd of alpacas for their soft wool.
- At the zoo, we saw an alpaca exhibit with several of these gentle creatures.
- Alpacas are known for their intelligence and can be trained to walk on a leash.