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guanaco

Pronunciation: /gwəˈnɑːkəʊ/
Definition of guanaco

noun (plural guanacos)

  • a wild Andean mammal similar to the domestic llama, which is probably derived from it. It has a valuable pale brown pelt.
    • Lama guanicoe, family Camelidae

Origin:

early 17th century: via Spanish from Quechua huanacu

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