Vicugna

Translation of "vicugna" into Russian

Noun

/vɪˈkʌn.jə/

/vɪˈkʌɡ.nə/

vicugna

vicugnas pl

The vicugna is a wild South American camelid.

Викунья — это дикий южноамериканский верблюд.

Noun

/vɪˈkʌn.jə/

/vɪˈkʌɡ.nə/

A wild South American camelid, which lives in the high alpine areas of the Andes and is known for its fine wool.

The vicugna is highly valued for its soft and warm wool, which is considered one of the finest natural fibers in the world.

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Camelidae that comprises the vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) and the alpaca (Vicugna pacos).

The alpaca is classified in the genus Vicugna rather than Lama.