Lama
(noun)
- A Tibetan or Mongolian monk of the highest order in Lamaism.
- A South American mammal of the genus Lama, such as the alpaca or guanaco.
Origin:
The word "lama" is derived from the tibetan word "blama" which means "guru, teacher, spiritual guide".
Examples:
- He had been trained as a lama from a young age.
- The Dalai Lama is the head of the Tibetan Buddhism and a renowned spiritual leader.
- The lama was revered by his followers for his wisdom and compassion.
- Lama is a domesticated mammal, similar to a camel but smaller.
- The lama is a South American mammal, often kept for its wool.