vicugna,
n. [Sp.
vicuña. Cf.
Vigonia.].
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. [1913 Webster]