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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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Our favorite natural fibers include Merino wool and the less common alpaca wool.
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
Browse the farm stand for fresh produce, pick up a homemade pie, or get up close and personal with the resident goats, alpacas, and peacocks.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Bomber jackets, long coats, and suits in waxed cotton or luxurious alpaca wool point to a restrained yet intriguing aesthetic.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
By far the softest socks on our list, Paka’s combination of tencel and ultra-fine alpaca fibers are an absolute joy to wear and have even become our go-to socks for wandering around the house.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
Browse the farm stand for fresh produce, pick up a homemade pie, or get up close and personal with the resident goats, alpacas, and peacocks.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Bomber jackets, long coats, and suits in waxed cotton or luxurious alpaca wool point to a restrained yet intriguing aesthetic.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
By far the softest socks on our list, Paka’s combination of tencel and ultra-fine alpaca fibers are an absolute joy to wear and have even become our go-to socks for wandering around the house.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Alpaca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpaca. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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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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