alpaca
al·paca
noun \al-ˈpa-kə\Definition of ALPACA
1
: a domesticated mammal (Lama pacos) especially of Peru that is probably descended from the guanaco
2
a : wool of the alpaca b (1) : a thin cloth made of or containing this wool (2) : a rayon or cotton imitation of this cloth
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Origin of ALPACA
Spanish, from Aymara allpaqa
First Known Use: 1811
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