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: any of a genus (Lama) of wild or domesticated, long-necked, South American ruminant (see ruminant entry 1) mammals related to the camels but smaller and without a hump
especially
: a domesticated llama (L. glama) descended from the guanaco and used especially in the Andes as a pack animal and a source of wool
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Now the farm is home to six llamas and five alpacas, although not all are suited for therapy visits.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
As a 3-in-1 Lego kit, teens can build a bunny, a llama, or a seal.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
An Instagram post showing the llamas in the fraternity's house caught administrators' attention in 2021, The Gazette reported.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
For families Children can groom and walk St Bernard dogs, make their own mocktails and meet llamas and alpacas as part of the fun and varied activities at the complimentary kids club (10am-9pm).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
As a 3-in-1 Lego kit, teens can build a bunny, a llama, or a seal.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
An Instagram post showing the llamas in the fraternity's house caught administrators' attention in 2021, The Gazette reported.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
For families Children can groom and walk St Bernard dogs, make their own mocktails and meet llamas and alpacas as part of the fun and varied activities at the complimentary kids club (10am-9pm).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Llama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/llama. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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llama
noun
lla·ma
ˈläm-ə 
: any of several wild and domesticated long-necked South American hoofed mammals that chew the cud and are related to the camels but smaller and without a hump
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