alpaca

[US]/ˈælˈpækə/
[UK]/alˈpaːkə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A South American camelid with soft, luxurious fleece.; The soft, luxurious fleece of an alpaca.; A fabric made from alpaca fleece.; German silver (an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc).

Phrases & Collocations

alpaca wool

alpaca farm

alpaca sweater

alpaca fleece

alpaca price

baby alpaca

alpaca herd

raise alpacas

Example Sentences

the alpaca is known for its soft, luxurious fleece.

she stroked the alpaca's fluffy fur gently.

the farmer raises alpacas for their wool.

alpacas are social animals that live in herds.

the alpaca spit at the tourists who got too close.

alpaca wool is warmer than sheep's wool.

he bought an alpaca sweater for his girlfriend.

the alpaca farm offers tours and educational programs.

alpacas are native to the andes mountains of south america.

the alpaca's long neck allows it to reach high vegetation.

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