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- 1 dromedary
- 2 Bactrian camel
plural camels
1
: any of three large ruminant (see ruminant entry 1) mammals (genus Camelus) that have one or two large humps of stored fat on the back and are used as draft and saddle animals in desert regions especially of Africa and Asia:
a
: the one-humped camel (C. dromedarius) extant only as a domestic or feral animal : dromedary
b
: the 2-humped camels (C. bactrianus and C. ferus) of desert and steppe regions of northwestern China and southwestern Mongolia : bactrian camel
2
: a watertight structure used especially to lift submerged ships
3
: a light yellowish brown
4
a
: camel hair sense 2
"… So we're going to look for more luxury fabrics—cashmere, camel, alpaca and … lambswools."—
Paul Diamond
—usually used before another nounPaul Diamonda genuine camel coat
b
: leather made from the skin of a camel
They all have four-digit price tags and are crafted from luxe leathers like buffalo, calfskin and camel.—Georgina Safe
—usually used before another nounGeorgina Safecamel leather
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At the end of January Kelce suited up in a custom Thom Browne look consisting of the designer’s signature stripes across a grey beanie, camel blazer, matching tie, and matching trousers.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Available in a camel, beige, or ivory color, the play tunnel is pretty enough to stay unobtrusively in your living space.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
After visiting Iraq and Oman, where some of the date orchards could only be reached by camel, the brothers shipped thousands of offshoots, harvested from the base of date palm trunks, back to the United States.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
As one of Intrepid's Women's Expedition destinations, Morocco offers a wide range of adventures to choose from, including camel rides over sand dunes, exploring city souks and ancient architectures, and even surfing along the Atlantic coast.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Available in a camel, beige, or ivory color, the play tunnel is pretty enough to stay unobtrusively in your living space.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
After visiting Iraq and Oman, where some of the date orchards could only be reached by camel, the brothers shipped thousands of offshoots, harvested from the base of date palm trunks, back to the United States.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
As one of Intrepid's Women's Expedition destinations, Morocco offers a wide range of adventures to choose from, including camel rides over sand dunes, exploring city souks and ancient architectures, and even surfing along the Atlantic coast.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Camel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camel. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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