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单词 llama
释义

llama

noun

lla·​ma ˈlä-mə How to pronounce llama (audio) ˈyä-mə How to pronounce llama (audio)
: any of a genus (Lama) of wild or domesticated, long-necked, South American ruminant (see ruminant entry 1) mammals related to the camels but smaller and without a hump
especially : a domesticated llama (L. glama) descended from the guanaco and used especially in the Andes as a pack animal and a source of wool

Illustration of llama

Illustration of llama

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In a side-by-side clip, Luke eats his snack while their pet llama, Pekka, chews some hay. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2022 On Thursday, their teams rescued a llama and a horse running loose. San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 One Prairie Patch Farm llama, Earl, loves it the most. Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE.com, 25 Apr. 2022 Zaleski introduced us to another cross-species couple: a donkey, Jethro, and a very kissable llama named Lorenzo. CBS News, 3 July 2022 Tiny immune molecules from a llama could provide protection against a vast array of SARS-like viruses, including COVID-19, researchers say. Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 2 July 2022 Laurie Zaleski introduces Lesley Stahl to bosom buddies Jethro the donkey and Lorenzo the llama. CBS News, 3 July 2022 Most engaging of all are the stories of the animals, their personalities, eccentricities and odd friendships: llama and donkey, kitten and duck, horse and UPS driver. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 The laidback llama pack at Prairie Patch Farm has become famous on TikTok for playing dress-up. Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE.com, 25 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Quechua

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

llama

noun

lla·​ma ˈlä-mə How to pronounce llama (audio)
: a South American hoofed animal that has a long neck, is related to the camel, and is sometimes used to carry loads and as a source of wool
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