the wool of the vicuna
Used in a Sentence
vicuna
How to use vicuna in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for vicuna.
Editorial note
The thing above the n in the Spanish spelling of vicuna is actually a miniature “n”.
Examples3
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
the wool of the vicuna
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of vicuna gathered in one view.
a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna
small wild cud-chewing Andean animal similar to the guanaco but smaller; valued for its fleecy undercoat
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for vicuna.
noun
the wool of the vicuna
noun
a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna
noun
small wild cud-chewing Andean animal similar to the guanaco but smaller; valued for its fleecy undercoat
Example sentences
The thing above the n in the Spanish spelling of vicuna is actually a miniature “n”.
Note, if following old Spanish orthography one could simply spell vicuna with a double “n” as in “vicunna” and remain accurate.
> The thing above the n in the Spanish spelling of vicuna is actually a miniature “n”.“originated as” is vastly more accurate than “is”; you wouldn't say that thing between the numbers in “1 + 2” is a ligature for the letter pair “et”, would you?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use vicuna in a sentence?
The thing above the n in the Spanish spelling of vicuna is actually a miniature “n”.
What does vicuna mean?
the wool of the vicuna
What part of speech is vicuna?
vicuna is commonly used as noun.