ilama

Ilama is a term that appears in some texts but does not denote a single, widely recognized concept. In contemporary English-language usage, ilama is most commonly a misspelling or alternate transliteration of llama, the domesticated South American camelid.

Llamas (Lama glama) are herd animals native to the high Andes, typically kept as pack animals and valued for their wool and temperament. They are social creatures that can carry moderate loads and have been domesticated for thousands of years. The name llama derives from Quechua and Aymara language roots. Ilama is not an established linguistic term with a distinct etymology in standard references.

There are no widely recognized taxonomic, geographic, or organizational meanings for ilama in major reference works. When ilama appears, the intended reference is usually clear from context, or the spelling may simply be a typographical error that should be corrected to llama.

If ilama is encountered as a proper name, such as in a local place name or organizational title, it should be treated as a distinct entity separate from the camelid sense, with details drawn from the specific source.

See also: llama.