LLAMA

llama

(noun) wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

llama (plural llamas)

A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat.

Usage notes

A male llama is called a macho, and a female llama is called an hembra.

Anagrams

• Allam

Source: Wiktionary


Lla"ma, n. Etym: [Peruv.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A South American ruminant (Auchenia llama), allied to the camels, but much smaller and without a hump. It is supposed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco. It was formerly much used as a beast of burden in the Andes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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