alpaca

[ al-pak-uh ]

/ ælˈpæk ə /

noun

a domesticated South American ruminant, Lama pacos, having long, soft, silky fleece, related to the llama and believed to be a variety of the guanaco.

the fleece of this animal.

a fabric or yarn made of it.

a glossy, commonly black woolen fabric with cotton warp.

a crepe fabric made of rayon and acetate yarn in imitation of alpaca wool cloth.

Origin of alpaca

1805–15; <Spanish <Aymara allpaqa

Words nearby alpaca

aloud, alouette, alow, Aloysius, alp, alpaca, Alpena, alpenglow, alpenhorn, alpenstock, Alpers' disease

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Example sentences from the Web for alpaca

Peruvians have been wearing knits made of alpaca fiber for centuries.
Put Down That Cashmere. There’s a New Luxury Wool in Town|Ann Binlot|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And it was fur of every variety: brushed mohair, alpaca, ponyhair, and astrakhan.
Battle of the Giant Furry Mittens: Wang v. Altuzarra|Isabel Wilkinson|February 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The difference between pink silk and alpaca was nothing to me now.
Phemie Frost's Experiences|Ann S. Stephens
The Alpaca which is also domesticated is useful for its fleece.
Natural History in Anecdote|Various

The alpaca does not carry loads, but is kept as a domestic animal for the sake of its meat and wool.
From Pole to Pole|Sven Anders Hedin
The llama and kindred species—the guanaco, vicua, and alpaca—are characteristic of the Andes.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2|Various
A tremor passed through Mrs. Pendleton's thin bosom, and bending over, she smoothed a fine darn in the skirt of her alpaca dress.
Virginia|Ellen Glasgow

British Dictionary definitions for alpaca (1 of 2)

alpaca¹

/ (ælˈpækə) /

noun

a domesticated cud-chewing artiodactyl mammal, Lama pacos, closely related to the llama and native to South America: family Camelidae. Its dark shaggy hair is a source of wool

the cloth made from the wool of this animal

a glossy fabric simulating this, used for linings, etc

Word Origin for alpaca

C18: via Spanish from Aymara allpaca

British Dictionary definitions for alpaca (2 of 2)

alpaca²

sometimes alpacca

/ (ælˈpækə) /

noun

a type of nickel silver used in jewellery

Word Origin for alpaca

of uncertain origin

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单词	alpaca
释义	alpaca [ al-pak-uh ] / ælˈpæk ə / noun a domesticated South American ruminant, Lama pacos, having long, soft, silky fleece, related to the llama and believed to be a variety of the guanaco. the fleece of this animal. a fabric or yarn made of it. a glossy, commonly black woolen fabric with cotton warp. a crepe fabric made of rayon and acetate yarn in imitation of alpaca wool cloth. Origin of alpaca 1805–15; <Spanish <Aymara allpaqa Words nearby alpaca aloud, alouette, alow, Aloysius, alp, alpaca, Alpena, alpenglow, alpenhorn, alpenstock, Alpers' disease Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for alpaca Peruvians have been wearing knits made of alpaca fiber for centuries. Put Down That Cashmere. There’s a New Luxury Wool in Town\|Ann Binlot\|December 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST And it was fur of every variety: brushed mohair, alpaca, ponyhair, and astrakhan. Battle of the Giant Furry Mittens: Wang v. Altuzarra\|Isabel Wilkinson\|February 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The difference between pink silk and alpaca was nothing to me now. Phemie Frost's Experiences\|Ann S. Stephens The Alpaca which is also domesticated is useful for its fleece. Natural History in Anecdote\|Various The alpaca does not carry loads, but is kept as a domestic animal for the sake of its meat and wool. From Pole to Pole\|Sven Anders Hedin The llama and kindred species—the guanaco, vicua, and alpaca—are characteristic of the Andes. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2\|Various A tremor passed through Mrs. Pendleton's thin bosom, and bending over, she smoothed a fine darn in the skirt of her alpaca dress. Virginia\|Ellen Glasgow British Dictionary definitions for alpaca (1 of 2) alpaca¹ / (ælˈpækə) / noun a domesticated cud-chewing artiodactyl mammal, Lama pacos, closely related to the llama and native to South America: family Camelidae. Its dark shaggy hair is a source of wool the cloth made from the wool of this animal a glossy fabric simulating this, used for linings, etc Word Origin for alpaca C18: via Spanish from Aymara allpaca British Dictionary definitions for alpaca (2 of 2) alpaca² sometimes alpacca / (ælˈpækə) / noun a type of nickel silver used in jewellery Word Origin for alpaca of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to alpaca “Alpaca” vs. “Llama”: What Is The Difference?Do you get stuck on the difference between alpacas and llamas? No prob-llama! We've spelled out what sets these fluffy, furry animals apart from each other. READ MORE “Alpaca” vs. “Llama”: What Is The Difference?Do you get stuck on the difference between alpacas and llamas? No prob-llama! We've spelled out what sets these fluffy, furry animals apart from each other. READ MORE
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alpaca

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British Dictionary definitions for alpaca (1 of 2)

noun

Word Origin for alpaca

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sometimes alpacca

noun

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