Category:Vicuna

Vi*cu"ña, vi*cu"gna, n. Etym: [sp. vicuña. Cf. Vigonia.] (zoöl.)

Defn: a south american mammal (auchenia vicunna) native of the Elevated plains of the andes, allied to the llama but smaller. It has A thick coat of very fine reddish brown wool, and long, pendent white Hair on the breast and belly. It is hunted for its wool and flesh.