# llama

/ˈɫɑmə/ (US) · /lˈɑːmɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/llama
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The farmer keeps several llamas on his farm.
- Because llamas are social animals, they often travel in groups to protect each other from predators.
- 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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