n. [ Peruv. ] 1. (Zool.) A South American ruminant (Auchenia llama), allied to the camels, but much smaller and without a hump. It is supposed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco. It was formerly much used as a beast of burden in the Andes, and is also kept on some ranches in the United States. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The fleece of the llama{ 1 }, a fine, soft wool-like hair. [ PJC ]