Synonyms for
Lama
Definition
a domesticated South American mammal related to the camel, with a long neck and woolly fleece
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- Tibetan lama
- Buddhist lama
- senior lama
- head lama
- Dalai Lama
- learned lama
- reincarnated lama
Word family
noun lama
Usage note
A lama is a spiritual teacher or leader in Tibetan Buddhism. It is not a general term for any religious figure.
Example sentences
- The lama is a friendly animal that enjoys being petted.
- Lamas are often used to carry heavy loads in the mountains.
- The lama's wool is used to make warm clothing.
- The lama is known for its long neck and soft fur.
- The lama is a common sight in the Andes mountains.
Quotes
The lama is a woolly sort of fleecy hairy goat, with an indolent expression and an undulating throat; like an unsuccessful literary man.
I'm a lama, you're a lama, we're all lamas.
The lama is a quadruped which lives in big rivers like the Amazon.