noun
- plural of cria; young llamas, alpacas, or vicuñas, especially those in their first year
Usage: Spanish loanword; primarily used in contexts involving South American camelids
Examples
- The farm welcomed three new crias this spring.
- The crias stayed close to their mothers in the pasture.
- Alpaca crias are born with soft fleece and long legs.
- The veterinarian examined the crias to ensure they were healthy.