a) a type of llama found in Peru and adjacent South American countries b) the product of the alpaca; a type of wool that can be used to create goods.

1792, from Spanish alpaca, probably from Aymara allpaca, related to Quechua p'ake "yellowish-red." The al- is perhaps from influence of Arabic definite article (see almond). Attested in [..]

domesticated mammal related to the llama, native to South America.

Type of yarn spun from an alpaca, a sheep like animal of the camel family, related to the llama, native to the Andes in South America; alpaca yarn is lustrous and shiny, similar to mohair. Alpaca is often used in sweaters, coats, gloves, scarfs and sometimes upholstery fabric. Click Here For the Full How-To

Wool made from the Alpaca sheep.

(n) wool of the alpaca(n) a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool(n) domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a do [..]

Natural wool fibers from the alpaca, a relative of the South American guanaco and llama. The very thin, soft and silky fiber of the Alpaca is used to make luxury clothing; it is hypo-allergenic, very durable and itch-free. Quality of the fiber varies from animal to animal, but white Alpaca generally have higher quality fleece that can be dyed a wid [..]

A domesticated small llama prized for its wool. Alpaca fiber is woven into a warm, soft cloth.  It is suitable for jackets, coats, capes, wraps, and ponchos.

1. <zoology> An animal of Peru (Lama paco), having long, fine, wooly hair, supposed by some to be a domesticated variety of the llama. 2. Wool of the alpaca. 3. A thin kind of cloth made of the wooly hair of the alpaca, often mixed with silk or with cotton. Origin: Sp. Alpaca, fr. The original Peruvian name of the animal. Cf. Paco. (01 Mar 19 [..]

This is a colloquial term that refers to a 6-3-2-2 hand pattern.

The alpaca is similar to the llama and originates in South America. It produces one of the world's finest and most luxurious natural fibers. Their naturally colorful fleece is clipped, gathered a [..]

A sheep-like animal of the Andes, ''Vicugna pacos'', in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and ----