What is another word for guanaco?

Pronunciation: [ɡwɑːnˈɑːkə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Guanaco is a South American camelid native to the Andes Mountains. It is also known by several other names that are used interchangeably, including Huemul, Chilihueque, and Huanaco. These synonyms may be more commonly used in certain regions or among certain populations. The guanaco is closely related to the llama and the alpaca, but it is smaller and wilder in nature. It is known for its soft, warm wool that is used to make clothing and blankets. The guanaco is an important symbol of South American culture and history, and it plays a vital role in the ecosystem of the Andes.

Synonyms for Guanaco:

What are the hypernyms for Guanaco?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Guanaco?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for guanaco (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Guanaco?

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Usage examples for Guanaco

The guanaco lives in herds of five or seven individuals, and these are very shy, fleeing to the most inaccessible cliffs when any one approaches them.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
The llama and guanaco stand higher because their legs are longer, and they are far inferior to the tapir in bulk and weight: while the bears of South America, of which there are two or three species, are small-sized bears, and therefore less than the tapir.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
Here he had the first sight of the guanaco of the Patagonian plains.
"Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence"
Louis Agassiz

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