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llama

 

[ หˆlรฆmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

alpaca, camelid, guanaco.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lhama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lama

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lama

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lama

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๆดฒ้ฉผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.