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Lama pacos

Lama pacos

7.2
A small South American mammal like a llama kept for soft wool
  • noun
  • /ˈlɑːmə ˈpɑːkɒs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : alpaca
  • The farmer raised Lama pacos for their soft and luxurious fleece, which is highly valued in the textile industry.

Examples

  • In general, hobby ranchers do not rely on the land for their livelihood, although many prefer to keep a small number of alpacas (Lama pacos) or other animals to enhance the aesthetic appeal of rural living.

    Academic text (2008)

  • She wore a sweater made from the wool of Lama pacos, which kept her warm during the chilly evening.

  • During the festival, visitors were excited to see the Lama pacos showcasing their beautiful wool in the fashion show.

Synonyms

alpaca
vsLama pacos
7 4.1

A South American animal like a small llama with long soft fur used for wool

emphasises the common name and that it is bred for its wool

Surface Forms

Lama pacos singular
Lama pacos plural

Morphology

Lama + pacos

This is a Latin taxonomic name (binomial) rather than a compositional English phrase; the constituents 'Lama' and 'pacos' are not common English words and carry no transparent, predictable meaning for a B1 learner. Knowing ordinary English vocabulary would not allow a learner to infer 'alpaca' from this form without specific biological or Latin-name knowledge, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Lama pacos is the scientific name for the animal we call the 'alpaca'. The name pairs the family word Lama (like the llama) with a local word pacos for the soft, woolly creature, so it simply points to a small, domesticated mammal raised for its wool.