alpaca
nounfeminine/ɐlˈpakɐ/medium
al·pa·ca
Definitions
1A South American ruminant mammal (Vicugna pacos), of the camel family, bred for its fine, valuable wool.
Alpacas are domesticated animals native to the Andes.
Alpaca wool is prized for its softness and warmth.
Common collocations
alpaca woolalpaca farmherd of alpacas
2A silvery alloy of nickel, zinc, and copper, used for cutlery and costume jewelry.
The cutlery set was made of durable alpaca.
This necklace is made of alpaca, not sterling silver.
Common collocations
alpaca alloyalpaca cutlery
Etymology
Do espanhol 'alpaca', do quíchua 'allpaqa'.