llama
noun
a woolly-haired South American ruminant of the genus Lama, believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco: often used as a beast of burden.
llamas
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pluralof llama.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Alpacas and llamas have been given new protection from dogs, which may be off the lead, attacking them.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
When we spoke a few years ago, he was splitting his time between northern Virginia and a farm in Wales, where he and his wife were raising llamas.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2025
In addition to turkeys, residents include cows, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, llamas and emus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
This fanciful vision of New York is populated by animals: sporty ducks, punk rock monkeys, buffalo mail carriers, penguins shouldering boomboxes, and a disproportionate number of llamas.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
At his word, a hundred llamas would be sacrificed, the emperor would fast for ten days, a statue of pure gold would be erected in honor of any of the deities.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
