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llama

n.
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫɑmə// UK //lˈɑːmɐ// lla·ma Archaic

n. a large animal with long hair that looks like a camel. People in South America use them to carry things or for their wool.

n. a large, long-haired camelid native to South America, domesticated for its wool and as a pack animal. Often used in a general sense to refer to the species as a whole.


SIMPLE

The farmer keeps several llamas on his farm.

CONTEXTUAL

Because llamas are social animals, they often travel in groups to protect each other from predators.

COMPLEX

While llamas are often compared to camels due to their similar physical features, they are actually more closely related to alpacas and vicuñas within the camelid family.

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