lama
/ˈlɑː.mə/
nounla · ma
A LAma teaches you to say “LA” first, then “ma.”
Yes, it's lama. It’s two simple syllables: la + ma (no double L in this spelling).
Definitions
- nounA Buddhist religious leader or teacher, especially in Tibetan Buddhism.
- nounA South American pack animal related to the alpaca (also spelled llama).
Examples
- “The lama spoke softly as he taught the students to meditate.”
- “We saw a lama at the zoo, but the sign said it is also spelled “llama.””
- “In the story, the travelers asked a lama for advice before crossing the mountains.”
Synonyms
monkspiritual leaderteacherpriest
Translations
ES lamaPT lamaFR lama
Common misspellings
lmalammallamalahmalaamalâmalāmā
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