Then, in the 19th century, the city benefited from the export of alpaca wool to Britain. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
Did you know that a baby alpaca is called a “cria” or that a group of cheetahs is known as a “coalition”?. From Wordnik.com. [A Shrewdness of Apes?] Reference
The alpaca is a little fuzzy and makes up the yoke. From Wordnik.com. [crochet by faye] Reference
I've started on the alpaca, which is Ace-colored and amuses me. From Wordnik.com. [hey now, hey now] Reference
The alpaca is a small animal from the camel family with a soft, lush coat. From Wordnik.com. [A Passion for Knitting] Reference
A decade ago, Mr. Ferla innovated the use of baby alpaca, which is softer than cashmere. From Wordnik.com. [In Italy's Mills, a New Spin Emerges] Reference
'' People with allergies can usually wear llama or alpaca, which is from the same family, but much smaller, '' said Larson. From Wordnik.com. [Minot Daily News] Reference
They also make excellent guard animals for smaller beasts, such as alpaca or sheep. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
I have this bear made out of alpaca, which is like ‘the’ softest thing I’ve ever felt!. From Wordnik.com. [Security Blanket Blues | Thingamababy] Reference
The term "alpaca" refers to the soft, warm coat of fur that resembles a cross between cashmere and wool. From Wordnik.com. [Lancaster Farming - Lancaster Farming] Reference
He took off his alpaca coat and hung it on a nail. From Wordnik.com. [Little Lost Sister] Reference
The gods had been happy with alpaca, pigs or chicha. From Wordnik.com. [Juanita] Reference
A black alpaca jacket reaching to our knees came next. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine, October 1885] Reference
I bought baby alpaca fur scarves for everyone that I know. From Wordnik.com. [whitehelmet Diary Entry] Reference
The noise comes from machinery in the weave room of an alpaca mill. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.] Reference
Her black alpaca dress was as styleless and as shiny as a stovepipe. From Wordnik.com. [Bruvver Jim's Baby] Reference
Pushing aside the barrier of alpaca and whalebone from under his chin. From Wordnik.com. [Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870] Reference
Mohair and alpaca noils are obtained by the combing of these materials. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades] Reference
There were three species of this genus in Peru, the llama, alpaca, and vicuna. From Wordnik.com. [The Prehistoric World; or, Vanished races] Reference
A strong alpaca umbrella, unfashionably corpulent, was his constant companion. From Wordnik.com. [The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891] Reference
The yarn is used for weaving alpaca linings and light coatings for warm climates. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles and Clothing] Reference
Over this was a weird tunic of alpaca with two box-plaits in front and three in back. From Wordnik.com. [The Spanish Chest] Reference
Wore out mah black alpaca mournin 'dress an' spilt icecream all oveh de otheh at a social. From Wordnik.com. [Lady Luck] Reference
= A dress fabric resembling alpaca, of superior quality, and sometimes finished on both sides. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades] Reference
May day dress patchwork pillow patchwork cow lacetrimmed slipcover for a pillow alpaca wool hat. From Wordnik.com. [lazarus Diary Entry] Reference
"How would it do to use the black alpaca dress Mrs. Grovener sometimes wore?" asked Miss Lintner. From Wordnik.com. [Bond and Free: A Tale of the South] Reference
Noils are divided into classes, namely, long-wool noils, short or fine-wool noils, mohair noils, and alpaca noils. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades] Reference
The motif is repeated in her alpaca and mohair poncho, one of the easier pieces to weave into an existing wardrobe. From Wordnik.com. [Proud As A Peacock] Reference
The girl by then had stopped shivering under the warmth of Mrs Petrol-Froth's alpaca wool blankets. From Wordnik.com. [ISLANDS] Reference
Wool is the soft, curly covering which forms the fleecy coat of the sheep and similar animals, such as the goat and alpaca. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades] Reference
Yes, I say to Bella: I'll take the beads and black wool wrap with alpaca feathers and peacock brooch starred with crystals. From Wordnik.com. [e] Reference
Nearby were 35 little statues, made of gold, silver and spondylus (sea) shells; bundles of ornate alpaca textiles, and even sandals. From Wordnik.com. [The Children Of The Ice] Reference
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