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llama

llama

Noun

pl: llamas

This term refers specifically to the domesticated South American camelid. While often confused with the alpaca, llamas are generally larger and bred primarily as pack animals, whereas alpacas are bred mainly for their finer fleece.

In a cultural context, the word is frequently associated with Andean highlands and traditional livestock practices. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone in zoological or agricultural contexts, though it occasionally appears in whimsical or humorous contexts due to the animal's perceived quirky temperament.

Meanings

Nounllama

A domesticated South American camelid used as a beast of burden or for its wool.

The farmer used a llama to carry the supplies up the mountain trail.

Examples

The llama carried the heavy packs up the mountain trail.

Travel

Look at that llama spitting at the tourists.

Travel

I wonder if a llama is more intelligent than a sheep.

The farmer led the llama into the pen for the night.

Llamas were essential for transport in the Inca Empire.

History

That llama has such a funny expression on its face.

We can use the wool from the llama to make a warm sweater.

A llama is a member of the camelid family.

Trivia

The fluffy llama stood calmly in the middle of the field.

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