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alpaca

noun al·paca \al-ˈpa-kə\

: a South American animal that is related to the llama and has long woolly hair

: wool of the alpaca or a cloth made of it

Full Definition of ALPACA

: a domesticated mammal (Vicugna pacos syn. Lama pacos) especially of Peru that is probably descended from the vicuña

a : wool of the alpaca

b (1) : a thin cloth made of or containing this wool (2) : a rayon or cotton imitation of this cloth

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Spanish, from Aymara allpaqa

First Known Use: 1747

ALPACA Defined for Kids

noun al·paca \al-ˈpa-kə\

: a South American animal related to the camel and llama that is raised for its long woolly hair which is woven into warm strong cloth

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