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alpaca

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for alpaca.

Editorial note

Abusing the rules with a dog is just as bad as abusing them with an alpaca.

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Quick take

A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of alpaca gathered in one view.

noun

A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.

noun

A garment made of such wool.

noun

(uncountable) Wool from the alpaca, with strong very long fibres and coloring from black to brown to white.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for alpaca.

noun

A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.

noun

A garment made of such wool.

noun

(uncountable) Wool from the alpaca, with strong very long fibres and coloring from black to brown to white.

Example sentences

1

Abusing the rules with a dog is just as bad as abusing them with an alpaca.

2

However, that does require that Alpaca is well-tested enough to be trusted - would you be happy with tests in Alpaca itself, or should it generate tests too?

3

You could install 31.1 surround sound, using 24K gold Monster cables insulated with albino alpaca wool braids.

4

Their only economic value is their wool, and a single alpaca produces about $50 worth each year.

5

Talking about those hurdles (aside from the joking alpaca one) is normal, not evidence of closed-mindedness.

6

If you use it like (a) Alpaca still needs tests, but the buck stops with you.

7

I know a few small-time ranchers who raise sheep and alpaca on modest plots of land, for example.

8

Then Alpaca would be compatible with a bunch of APIs that already exist today.

9

If you use it like (b) you don't need tests, but Alpaca does.

10

Talk about that sick run you shredded in Aspen or the art style you pioneered by getting an Alpaca to roll around on the canvas.

11

Protein fibers include animal fibers such as silk, spider silk, wool, alpaca, and many more.

12

However, what are the specs that make another alpaca equivalent?

Quote examples

1

If I could figure out how to short sell these beasts Go to a farmer, say, "Let me rent your Alpaca for 100 dollars per year", then sell it on the open market for (whatever) 1000 dollars.

2

I guess it depends on whether you view Alpaca as (a) "it's a starting point for generating your API", or (b) "it's the authoritative source and the only way to generate your API".

Proper noun examples

1

Alpaca's can qualify you for certain tax breaks making them a worthwhile investment if you qualify.

2

Alpaca doesn't generate tests, so you're back to maintaining the tests for your N different platforms/languages.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use alpaca in a sentence?

Abusing the rules with a dog is just as bad as abusing them with an alpaca.

What does alpaca mean?

A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.

What part of speech is alpaca?

alpaca is commonly used as noun.