noun
alpaca
al-PA-kuh
Alpaca (noun) means a domesticated South American animal related to the llama, valued for its soft wool, or the wool/fabric made from it. Example: “The farm raises alpacas for their fleece.”
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A domesticated South American animal related to the llama, valued for its soft wool, or the wool/fabric made from it.
"The farm raises alpacas for their fleece."
"She wore a warm alpaca sweater."
How to use alpaca
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fluffy, llama-like Andean animal prized for its soft wool.
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alpaca wool
alpaca farm
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Etymology
Borrowed via Spanish from Aymara allpaqa.
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alpaco
paco
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What does “alpaca” mean?
The word “alpaca” means a domesticated South American animal related to the llama, valued for its soft wool, or the wool/fabric made from it. In plain terms, a fluffy, llama-like Andean animal prized for its soft wool.
How do you pronounce “alpaca”?
“Alpaca” is pronounced al-PA-kuh (/ælˈpækə/ in IPA).
How do you use “alpaca” in a sentence?
Here is “alpaca” used in a sentence: “The farm raises alpacas for their fleece.”
What is another word for “alpaca”?
Words with a similar meaning to “alpaca” include alpaco and paco.
What part of speech is “alpaca”?
“Alpaca” is a noun.
Where does the word “alpaca” come from?
The word “alpaca” comes from Spanish. Borrowed via Spanish from Aymara allpaqa.
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