Lama: meaning, definitions and examples
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lama
[ หlษหmษ ]
domestic animal
A domesticated South American camelid with long woolly fur and a long neck, used as a pack animal and for its wool and meat.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| lama |
Refers to domesticated South American camelid, usually used to describe an animal kept for its wool and as a pack animal.
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| alpaca |
Used when talking about a domesticated animal raised specifically for its soft and luxurious wool.
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| guanaco |
Often used when referring to a wild relative of the llama, found in South America, particularly in arid regions.
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| vicuรฑa |
Typically used when discussing a wild camelid, known for producing extremely fine and expensive wool, mostly found in high altitudes in South America.
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Examples of usage
- Lamas are often used as pack animals in the Andes.
- Lamas have a reputation for being stubborn.
Translations
Translations of the word "lama" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lama
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคฎเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lama
๐ฎ๐ฉ lama
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะฐะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ lama
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใ
๐ซ๐ท lama
๐ช๐ธ lama
๐น๐ท lama
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู ุง
๐จ๐ฟ lama
๐ธ๐ฐ lama
๐จ๐ณ ็พๆดฒ้ฉผ
๐ธ๐ฎ lama
๐ฎ๐ธ lama
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lama
๐ฒ๐ฝ lama
Etymology
The word 'lama' originates from the Spanish word 'llama', which in turn comes from the Quechua word 'llama'. Llamas have been domesticated for over 4,000 years by the indigenous people of South America, primarily for their wool and meat. They are well adapted to high altitudes and harsh climates, making them valuable animals in the Andes region.