vicuna

• Substantiv, das ein kleines wildlebendes südamerikanisches Kamel bezeichnet, das mit Lama und Alpaka verwandt ist und für seine feine, weiche Wolle geschätzt wird, sowie den Stoff, der aus dieser Wolle hergestellt wird.

A noun referring to a small wild South American camelid related to the llama and alpaca, valued for its fine, soft wool, or the fabric made from that wool.

1. The animalB2formal

   A small, wild, cud-chewing mammal native to the Andes, similar to the guanaco but smaller, valued for its soft, fleecy undercoat.

   Vikunja

   • The vicuña roams freely in the high-altitude plains of Peru.
   • Vicuñas are protected by law due to their valuable wool.
   • Unlike llamas, vicuñas have never been domesticated.

2. The woolB2formal

   The extremely fine, soft, and warm wool obtained from the fleece of the vicuña animal.

   Vikunjawolle

   • Vicuña wool is one of the most expensive natural fibers in the world.
   • The scarf was made from pure vicuña wool.
   • Only a small amount of vicuña wool is harvested each year.

3. The fabricB2formal

   A luxurious, soft fabric woven from the fleece of the vicuña.

   Vikunjawollstoff

   • The tailor used vicuña fabric for the custom suit.
   • Vicuña fabric is known for its lightness and warmth.
   • He inherited a coat made of fine vicuña cloth.