Vicugna
[vɪk'ju:nə]
Definition
(n.) A South American mammal (Auchenia vicunna) native of the elevated plains of the Andes, allied to the llama but smaller. It has a thick coat of very fine reddish brown wool, and long, pendent white hair on the breast and belly. It is hunted for its wool and flesh.
Editor: Ned
Definition
n. a species or variety of the South American genus Auchenia (allied to the camels) which also includes the llama alpaca and the guanaco.—n. Vicu′na-cloth a trade name for a mixture of wool and cotton.
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