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- alpaca 1
1
: a domesticated mammal (Vicugna pacos synonym Lama pacos) especially of Peru that is probably descended from the vicuña
2
a
: wool of the alpaca
b(1)
: a thin cloth made of or containing this wool
(2)
: a rayon or cotton imitation of this cloth
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Another great topper option is the Alpaca Wool Mattress Topper, made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and alpaca fiber, which is even softer than the one previously mentioned.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Crafted from a blend of alpaca and wool, the gauzy surface and contrasting velvet details of these styles stood out in the brand’s pretty fall 2026 collection.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Children enjoy visiting the farm's resident animals, which include sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, and hens.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 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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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Crafted from a blend of alpaca and wool, the gauzy surface and contrasting velvet details of these styles stood out in the brand’s pretty fall 2026 collection.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Children enjoy visiting the farm's resident animals, which include sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, and hens.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 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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“Alpaca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpaca. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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alpaca
noun
al·paca
al-ˈpak-ə 
1
: a mammal with fine long woolly hair domesticated in Peru and related to the llama
2
: wool of the alpaca or a cloth made of it
also
: a rayon or cotton imitation of this cloth
Etymology
Spanish
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