vicuna
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A small wild South American animal like a llama with very soft wool
- noun
- /vɪˈkuːnə/
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vicuña
- The vicuna is known for its fine wool, which is highly valued in fashion and textiles.
Examples
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It's vicuna.
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In the Andes, the vicuna roams freely, living in herds in the high altitudes.
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A warm sweater made from vicuna wool is considered a luxury item due to its softness.
Synonyms
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A small wild animal from the Andes related to camels that people value for its very soft wool
is the same animal but written in a different form
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word vicuna comes from a native Andean word that Spanish borrowed as vicuña, and it names a small wild animal, like a delicate mountain llama, prized for its very fine wool. That's why the name helps you remember a soft, highland creature known for its fleece.