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alpaca

noun

Simple meaning

Domesticated llama with long silky fleece.

Pronunciation

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alpakuh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ælˈpækə

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Definition

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noun

  1. Domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco

  2. A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.

  3. A thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool

  4. A garment made of such wool.

  5. uncountable

    Wool from the alpaca, with strong very long fibres and coloring from black to brown to white.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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Thin / garment

alpaca coatalpaca woolalpaca suit

Wool

black alpacawhite alpaca

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alpaca jacketalpaca dressalpaca company

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