noun
llama
LAH-muh
Llama (noun) means a South American pack animal related to the camel, kept for its wool and as a beast of burden. Example: “The farmers used llamas to carry goods over the mountain trails.”
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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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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish llama, itself from Quechua.
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What does “llama” mean?
The word “llama” means a South American pack animal related to the camel, kept for its wool and as a beast of burden. In plain terms, a furry South American animal in the camel family, used to carry loads and for its wool.
How do you pronounce “llama”?
“Llama” is pronounced LAH-muh (/ˈlɑmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “llama” in a sentence?
Here is “llama” used in a sentence: “The farmers used llamas to carry goods over the mountain trails.”
What part of speech is “llama”?
“Llama” is a noun.
Where does the word “llama” come from?
The word “llama” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish llama, itself from Quechua.
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