noun
llama
LAH-muh
noun
1
A South American pack animal related to the camel, kept for its wool and as a beast of burden.
"The farmers used llamas to carry goods over the mountain trails."
How to Use Llama
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA furry South American animal in the camel family, used to carry loads and for its wool.
Common mistake
Llamas and alpacas are related but different animals — llamas are larger and mainly used as pack animals, alpacas are smaller and bred mostly for their fine wool.
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Word Forms
llamas plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish llama, itself from Quechua.