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/alˈpakə/,
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alpacas, plural; alpaca, plural;
  1. A long-haired domesticated South American mammal related to the llama, valued for its wool

  2. The wool of the alpaca

  3. Fabric made from this wool, with or without other fibers
    • - an alpaca jersey
  1. wool of the alpaca
  2. a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool
  3. domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco
  4. Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance.
  5. A sheeplike animal of the Andes. It is a South American member of the camel family, Camelidae (order Artiodactyla), of mammals; its Latin name is Lama pacos. It is closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña, which are referred to collectively as lamoids
  6. (alpacas) Along with llamas, domesticated animals of the Americas; basis for only form of nomadic pastoralism in the New World until European importation of larger animals in 15th century c.e. (p. 216)
  7. (alpacas) a thin cloth woven from the wool of a llama, often mixed with other fibers.
  8. Alpaca is a name given to two distinct things. It is primarily a term applied to the wool of the Peruvian alpaca. It is, however, more broadly applied to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca fiber but now frequently made from a similar type of fiber.
  9. A natural hair fiber obtained from the Alpaca sheep, a domesticated member of the llama family. The fiber is most commonly used in fabrics made into dresses, suits, coats, and sweaters.
  10. Alpaca fabric is similar to mohair, but instead it uses the fleece of an Alpaca, a member of the Llama family.  Its hair is very soft, but it takes a long time to grow, so it is a more expensive bear fabric.
  11. This funny looking animal (picture a llama with an afro) produces a thick, full coat that makes incredibly warm jackets, sweaters, hats and blankets. Alpaca fiber is stronger, lighter and more resilient than wool. It’s also finer than cashmere and equal to the warmth of Gortex.
  12. The long woolly hair of the Peruvian alpaca mammal, which makes up into cloth noted for its soft feel and resilience.
  13. Alpaca fleece is a lustrous, silky natural fiber, occurring in 22 different colors and two types. The first type, suri, is long and rather straight, while the second, huacaya, is shorter and wavier. ...
  14. Alpaca wool is very enduring. Insecticides are not injected into the Alpaca sheep fleece.The animal is very hardy. Most Alpaca products are imported at the moment.
  15. (n.): a cud-chewing grazing mammal domesticated in South America and closely related to the llama. It possesses a long fleece of fine, long wool. The alpaca belongs to the family of Camelidae (camels, dromedaries, llamas etc.) Back
  16. A natural wool yarn derived from the long silky fleece of Alpaca (large domesticated mammal of the llama family.) Traditionally a natural yarn but also manufactured from Rayon and cotton mixes.
  17. shaggy-haired, long-necked animal in the cameloid family
  18. The lower grades of alpaca were originally used as linings, and the better grades for fine dress goods.  True alpaca cloth of alpaca hair is soft and lightweight.
  19. A animal from the camelid family that look similar to a llama and are native to South America. Their fiber is silky soft and extremely warm.
  20. Close-textured fabric from long hair of Alpaca sheep. Originally cotton cloth with alpaca filling. now woven alone or with wool, mohair, rayon or cotton. Used in suits, coats, sportswear. In pile form for lining and knitted into sweaters.
  21. Alloy of copper, zinc and nickel. Silver-colored, tarnish-resistant. Often called "nickel silver." Clean with any brass cleaning solution or commercial metal-brightening product.
  22. A natural hair fiber from Llamas. It's similar to cashmere in its softness and luxury. Suitable for jackets, coats or throws.
  23. (n) The alpaca is a domesticated guanaco bred specifically for its wool, and it is thus much hairier than its llama kin. WAZ
  24. A native animal of the high Andean plateau in the mountains of South America
  25. A lustrous and silky natural fiber. While similar to sheep’s wool, it is warmer, not prickly and hypoallergenic. Its glossiness makes it somewhat similar to hair; it is used to make items like coats and blankets.