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llama
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lla·ma  (läm)
n.
1. A domesticated South American ruminant mammal (Lama glama) related to the camel, raised for its soft, fleecy wool and used as a beast of burden.
2. Any of various other mammals of the genus Lama, such as the alpaca and guanaca.

[Spanish, from Quechua.]

llama [ˈlɑːmə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a domesticated South American cud-chewing mammal, Lama glama (or L. peruana), that is used as a beast of burden and is valued for its hair, flesh, and hide: family Camelidae (camels)
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) the cloth made from the wool of this animal
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any other animal of the genus Lama See alpaca1 guanaco
[via Spanish from Quechua]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.llama - wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a humpllama - wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump
artiodactyl, artiodactyl mammal, even-toed ungulate - placental mammal having hooves with an even number of functional toes on each foot
domestic llama, Lama peruana - used in the Andes as a beast of burden and source of wool; considered a domesticated variety of the guanaco
guanaco, Lama guanicoe - wild llama
Lama pacos, alpaca - domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco
Translations
llama [ˈlɑːmə] Nllama f
llama [ˈlɑːmə] nlama m
llama
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llama [ˈlɑːmə] nlama m inv


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The Camelid Products Company, which groups 1,350 partners spread across western and central Bolivia, says 250 tons (227 tonnes) of alpaca fleece are sold a year, and 434 tons (394 tonnes) of llama wool.
Made of 100 percent llama wool, the cover comes in various hues, including blues, grays, pinks, greens and yellows.
At llama conferences, fashion shows are given displaying the many fine items made from llama wool.
 
 
 
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