Alpaca

Alpaca

1. Long, fine hair from Alpaca sheep. 2. A fabric from alpaca fibres or blends, (originally a cotton cloth with alpaca filling) that is used for dresses, coats, suits, and sweaters. It is also used as a pile lining for jackets and coats. (The term has been incorrectly used to describe a rayon fabric.)

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Textiles; Fabric

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Textiles; Manufactured fibers

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Language; Dictionaries

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Animals; Animals

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Textiles; Manufactured fibers

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Textiles; Manufactured fibers

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