Llama: meaning, definitions and examples
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llama
[ หlรฆmษ ]
animal species
The llama is a domesticated South American camelid, known for its long neck and gentle disposition. They are often used as pack animals in the Andes and have been an important part of Andean culture for centuries. Llamas are social animals that live in herds and have a variety of vocalizations, including humming and spitting. These animals are also known for their thick woolly coats, which can be sheared for use in textiles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The llama carries heavy loads across the mountains.
- Llamas are often seen at petting zoos for children to interact with.
- In Incan culture, llamas were considered sacred animals.
Translations
Translations of the word "llama" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lhama
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 'llama' comes from the Spanish language, which in turn borrowed it from the Quechua language, spoken by the Indigenous peoples of the Andes. In Quechua, the word is 'lama' or 'glama', referring to the same animal. The domestication of llamas dates back to around 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, where they were first used by the Indigenous populations for transportation and as a source of meat, wool, and hides. Llamas played a crucial role in the economy and daily life of these cultures, especially in the high-altitude regions of the Andes. During the Spanish conquest, llamas were introduced to other regions, but their population remained primarily concentrated in South America. Today, llamas are recognized worldwide, not only for their practical uses but also for their friendly nature and unique appearance.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,215, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28212 ethnographer
- 28213 tithing
- 28214 arranger
- 28215 llama
- 28216 androgynous
- 28217 agglutinated
- 28218 overwrought
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