"giraffe sheep" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: giraffe sheep [plural]
Etymology: From a likening of the long neck of a llama or alpaca to that of a giraffe and its wooly coat to that of a sheep. Head templates: {{en-noun|giraffe sheep}} giraffe sheep (plural giraffe sheep)
  1. (Internet slang, humorous) A llama or alpaca. Tags: Internet, humorous Categories (lifeform): Camelids

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