Alpaca

/ælˈpækə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A domesticated South American mammal related to the llama, valued for its soft, luxurious wool.

The farmer raised alpacas primarily for their fine fleece.

The fiber obtained from the fleece of the alpaca, used for making yarn and textiles.

She chose an alpaca sweater because of its warmth and softness.

An animal of the species Vicugna pacos, which is bred for its wool and as a pack animal.

During our trip to Peru, we saw many alpacas grazing in the fields.

The word 'alpaca' comes from the Spanish 'alpaca', which is derived from the Aymara and Quechua languages.

alpaca farm

A farm where alpacas are bred and raised.

alpaca wool

Wool that is obtained from alpacas, known for its softness.

llama

A larger South American camelid, closely related to the alpaca.

vicuna

A wild South American camelid, the ancestor of the alpaca.

Cool or unique

That outfit is so alpaca, I love it!

Chill or relaxed

We're just having an alpaca day, taking it easy at home.