: a domesticated mammal (Vicugna pacos synonym Lama pacos) especially of Peru that is probably descended from the vicuña
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: wool of the alpaca
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: a thin cloth made of or containing this wool
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: a rayon or cotton imitation of this cloth
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Another great topper option is the Alpaca Wool Mattress Topper, made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and alpaca fiber, which is even softer than the one previously mentioned.—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025 Our favorite natural fibers include Merino wool and the less common alpaca wool.—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 See All Example Sentences for alpaca
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