guanaco

[ gwah-nah-koh ]

noun

, plural gua·na·cos.

1. a wild South American ruminant, Lama guanicoe, of which the llama and alpaca are believed to be domesticated varieties: related to the camels.

guanaco

/ ɡwɑːˈnɑːkəʊ /

noun

1. a cud-chewing South American artiodactyl mammal, Lama guanicoe, closely related to the domesticated llama: family Camelidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of guanaco¹

1595–1605; < Spanish < Quechua wanaku

Word History and Origins

Origin of guanaco¹

C17: from Spanish, from Quechuan huanacu

Example Sentences

The Tehuelche were innovators, too: Outsiders marveled at their bolas, weighted rope snares they swung and launched from horseback to hunt llamalike guanaco and flightless rhea birds.

From Science Magazine

And they question whether translocated guanacos, which are adapted to Patagonia’s harsh environment, will thrive in their new homes, which have different ecosystems.

From Science Magazine

In older layers of the guano, genetic traces of native animals such as guanacos—the wild descendants of local llamas—and beached marine creatures dominate.

From Science Magazine

He pointed out wild llama-like guanacos grazing on the steppe, a gray fox running across the road, and caracara falcons perched on the fence posts.

From Washington Post

Maras and desert-dwelling penguins are featured and baby guanacos are shown taking their first steps.

From Los Angeles Times