llamas

Variant of llama

llama Definition

llama (lä′mə)

noun pl. llamas -·mas or llama -·ma

any of a genus (Lama, family Camelidae) of South American ruminants without humps, including the alpaca, guanaco, and vicuña, esp., a domesticated species (L. glama glama) used as a beast of burden and as a source of wool, meat, and milk
cloth made from the wooly hair of this animal

Etymology: Sp < Quechua

llamas Usage Examples

Converse of object

breed: When not sitting in front of his Mac he breeds llamas and dreams of owning a vineyard.
buy: We strongly advise, however, that you do not buy llamas under this age.
keep: Would it be appropriate to keep several llamas under such circumstances?
see: Many prize-winning llamas seen in the show ring today are his descendants.
include: There is also a children's play area, picnic site and rare breed farm animals, including llamas and African pygmy goats.

Adjective modifier

young: A handsome pair of young llamas being trained to trekking standard at the Dorset Trekking Center.

Noun used with modifier

guard: Many reported that guard llamas show a strong attachment to lambs.
stud: Our own children play in our paddocks even where there are entire male and stud llamas present.
te: For two hours, with one short break, she keeps at it: introducing ourselves ( " Como te llamas?

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