Meaning of the word alpaca in English

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alpaca

US /ælˈpæk.ə/
UK /ælˈpæk.ə/
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Noun

a domesticated South American camelid, similar to a llama but smaller and with finer wool, bred for its wool and meat

Example:
The soft sweater was made from alpaca wool.
We saw several alpacas grazing in the field.