camel

Meanings

• noun

  A large, humped animal of the desert, with a long neck and legs, and the ability to go for long periods without water.

  - "The camel is a common sight in desert areas."
  - "Camels are often used for transportation in hot climates."
  - "The camel's hump stores water for long journeys."

• noun

  A vehicle with a large hump on its back, resembling the animal.

  - "The camel truck was used to transport goods across the desert."
  - "The camel trailer was used to transport livestock."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæməl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkæməl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

oont , bubble , bubble bath , camelopard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with camel
javelin , avelin , aveline

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Variants

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camel , camels , camel hair , camel hairs , camel's hair , camel's hairs , Bactrian camel , Bactrian camels , the straw that breaks the camel's back , the straw that breaks/broke the camel's back , the straw that broke the camel's back

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Etymology

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The word 'camel' comes from the Old French 'camelus', which means 'dromedary'. The term 'dromedary' refers to a one-humped camel, which is the most common type found in the wild.

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Trivia

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1. Camels can go for up to six months without drinking water.

2. Camels have the ability to spit, but only when they are angry or threatened.

3. Camels have a hump on their back to store fat, which they use for energy during long journeys in the desert.

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Related Concepts

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1. dromedary: A one-humped camel, also known as a Arabian camel or Arabian camelus dromedarius. It is the most common type of camel and is native to the Middle East and the Horn of Africa.

2. Bactrian camel: A two-humped camel, also known as a Bactrian camelus. It is native to Central Asia and the Mongolian desert.

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Culture

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Camels have been used for transportation, milk, and meat in various cultures for thousands of years. In Arabian folklore, the camel is considered a symbol of strength and endurance. Camels have also been featured in literature, such as in 'One Thousand and One Nights'.

How to Memorize "camel"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a camel, imagine a large, humped animal with a long neck and long legs. Imagine the animal in a desert environment, with sand dunes and cacti in the background.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'camel', associate it with the desert and transportation. Think of the animal carrying heavy loads across the sand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'camel', use the mnemonic 'Cameleon Among the Dunes'. The word 'cameleon' sounds similar to 'camel', and the image of a camel among the dunes can help you remember the word.

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