Llama \Lla"ma\, n. [Peruv.] (Zo["o]l.)
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.
llama
n : wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal
related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump