Lama: meaning, definitions and examples

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lama

[ ˈlɑːmə ]

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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

alpaca, guanaco, vicuña

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:

🇵🇹 lama

🇮🇳 लामा

🇩🇪 Lama

🇮🇩 lama

🇺🇦 лама

🇵🇱 lama

🇯🇵 ラマ

🇫🇷 lama

🇪🇸 lama

🇹🇷 lama

🇰🇷 라마

🇸🇦 لاما

🇨🇿 lama

🇸🇰 lama

🇨🇳 美洲驼

🇸🇮 lama

🇮🇸 lama

🇰🇿 лама

🇬🇪 ლამა

🇦🇿 lama

🇲🇽 lama

Word origin

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.