camel — a large mammal with one or two humps on its back, used for riding and carrying goods in desert regions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large mammal with one or two humps on its back, used for riding and carrying goods in desert regions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæməl/
Example Sentences
- My back hurts so much after sleeping on this hard bed, I feel like a camel with three humps!
- The tourist took a selfie while riding a camel in Egypt.
- She bought a camel hair coat that was softer than a cloud and twice as expensive as her car.
camel
NOUN[/ˈkæməl/]
a large mammal with one or two humps on its back, used for riding and carrying goods in desert regions
Desert transport animal with humps
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'kamelos', which passed through Latin 'camelus' before entering English. This animal, known as the 'ship of the desert', has borne this name for thousands of years, reflecting early contact between Mediterranean and Near Eastern cultures.
Breakdown
Ancient Greek kamelos → Latin camelus → English camel. The word represents a direct borrowing from Greek, likely of Semitic origin, with minimal morphological change across these languages.
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📝Examples
“My back hurts so much after sleeping on this hard bed, I feel like a camel with three humps!”
“The tourist took a selfie while riding a camel in Egypt.”
“She bought a camel hair coat that was softer than a cloud and twice as expensive as her car.”
“Camels are well-adapted to life in arid environments.”
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