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Definition of alpaca

alpaca

/ælˈpæk.ə/
al · pac · a
Plural:alpacas
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alpaca Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A domesticated South American camelid (Vicugna pacos) native to the high altitudes of the Andes, resembling a small llama and raised primarily for its high-quality fleece.

Example

"The farmer manages a herd of alpacas in the mountains, shearing them once a year before the hot summer months."

2

The soft, fine fleece of the alpaca, or a yarn or fabric woven from this fleece.

Example

"She wore a thick sweater made of pure alpaca to keep warm during the winter trip."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from Spanish 'alpaca', which was derived from the Aymara word 'allpaqa', referring to the animal.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alpaca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alpaca
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