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: any of a genus (Lama) of wild or domesticated, long-necked, South American ruminant (see ruminant entry 1) mammals related to the camels but smaller and without a hump
especially
: a domesticated llama (L. glama) descended from the guanaco and used especially in the Andes as a pack animal and a source of wool
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This pocket of land populated by llamas and flamingos and history is both closer to the heavens and deeply connected to its roots.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Wolves in Colorado have killed 19 head of cattle, nine sheep and one llama since the reintroduction process began in December 2023, according to CPW.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
The llama in the film is supposed to represent showrunners’ decision early on that, as a running joke, any time cameras went backstage, the audience would see a live llama, a showgirl, and a guy dressed as Abraham Lincoln.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Morrison’s scoops don’t stop with llamas, goat cheese and ego management.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Wolves in Colorado have killed 19 head of cattle, nine sheep and one llama since the reintroduction process began in December 2023, according to CPW.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
The llama in the film is supposed to represent showrunners’ decision early on that, as a running joke, any time cameras went backstage, the audience would see a live llama, a showgirl, and a guy dressed as Abraham Lincoln.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Morrison’s scoops don’t stop with llamas, goat cheese and ego management.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Llama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/llama. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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llama
noun
lla·ma
ˈläm-ə 
: any of several wild and domesticated long-necked South American hoofed mammals that chew the cud and are related to the camels but smaller and without a hump
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