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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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During opening weekend, visitors will be able to see goats and llamas brought by breeders from around Southern California.
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Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
At the time of Tiwanaku, the spot linked three dramatically different environments: the lush highlands of Lake Titicaca (north), the dry, windswept llama pastures of the Altiplano (west), and the fertile Cochabamba valleys (east).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
Therapy llamas are even available on occasion to help ease pre-flight jitters for those in need.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Seven llamas perished in a barn fire at Louisville Llama Farm, owned by Caroline Willette and Dale Hill.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
At the time of Tiwanaku, the spot linked three dramatically different environments: the lush highlands of Lake Titicaca (north), the dry, windswept llama pastures of the Altiplano (west), and the fertile Cochabamba valleys (east).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
Therapy llamas are even available on occasion to help ease pre-flight jitters for those in need.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Seven llamas perished in a barn fire at Louisville Llama Farm, owned by Caroline Willette and Dale Hill.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Llama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/llama. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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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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