VICUÑA

[ vɪ'kju:njə , -ku:- , vɪ'ku:nə ]

■ noun

1》 a wild relative of the llama, inhabiting mountainous regions of South America and valued for its fine silky wool. [ Vicugna vicugna .]

2》 cloth made from this wool.

Origin

C17: from Sp., from Quechua.