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: 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
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There were also bones of baby llamas under the fresh lake water.
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2024
Earlier this week, Idaho reported that the virus had been detected in a herd of llamas.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The forest bath was an offering at the SCP (short for Soul Community Planet) Mendocino Inn and Farm, a serene getaway with a herd of pet llamas and dreamy ocean vistas in the wild country three hours north of San Francisco.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2023
Andean Explorer, Peru In the 15th century, the Andean Road System was a feat of engineering, where locals used to trek the 18,000 miles of road by foot or by llama.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2024
Earlier this week, Idaho reported that the virus had been detected in a herd of llamas.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The forest bath was an offering at the SCP (short for Soul Community Planet) Mendocino Inn and Farm, a serene getaway with a herd of pet llamas and dreamy ocean vistas in the wild country three hours north of San Francisco.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2023
Andean Explorer, Peru In the 15th century, the Andean Road System was a feat of engineering, where locals used to trek the 18,000 miles of road by foot or by llama.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
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“Llama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/llama. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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llama
noun
lla·ma
ˈläm-ə 
: any of several wild and domesticated long-necked South American hoofed mammals that chew the cud and are related to the camels but smaller and without a hump
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