llama

/'lɑ:mə/

Thân thiện

A llama stands calmly in a grassy field near a mountain.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A domesticated or wild South American mammal (genus Lama) that is a ruminant, related to the camel but smaller and without a hump. It is known for its long neck, woolly coat, and use as a pack animal and source of fiber.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer uses a llama to carry goods across the mountain trails.
  • Llama wool is often used to make warm clothing and blankets.
  • We saw a herd of llamas grazing in the field.

Advanced Usage

• "Llama drama" (informal, humorous): Refers to a situation involving unnecessary or excessive fuss, often related to llamas or metaphorically to any chaotic situation.
  • The escape of the pet llama from the fair caused some real llama drama in the town square.

Variants and Related Words

• Guanaco (n): A wild species of South American camelid, closely related to the llama.
• Alpaca (n): A domesticated South American camelid, similar to but smaller than the llama, primarily bred for its fine wool.
• Vicuña (n): A wild South American camelid, known for producing the finest and most expensive wool.

Synonyms

• Pack animal: A general term for an animal used to carry loads.
• Camelid: A member of the biological family Camelidae, which includes camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "The straw that broke the llama's back" (a playful variation of "the straw that broke the camel's back"): Refers to a minor problem that causes a sudden failure or collapse after a series of troubles.
  • Forgetting his lunch was the straw that broke the llama's back, and he decided to quit his job.

Học thuật

Noun

1. wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump