Pronunciation

/kæməl/

Definitions

Noun

1. Camel (noun, plural: camels): A large, long-necked, hump-backed, and long-limbed mammal native to arid regions, particularly Africa and Asia. It is known for its ability to store fat in its humps and tolerate long periods without water.
2. CamelCase (computing): A writing style in which words are connected without spaces, with the first letter of each word capitalized, e.g., “ThisIsACamelCaseExample”.

Verb

• Not directly used as a verb in standard English, but “to ride a camel” is a common phrase.

Adjective

• Not commonly used as an adjective in English.

Phrases

• “Ride a camel” or “ride on a camel’s back”
• “A dromedary camel” (referring to the one-humped variety)
• “Bactrian camel” (referring to the two-humped variety)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The nomads relied heavily on their camels for transportation across the desert.”
• Adjective: “The dromedary camel’s unique features make it well-suited to its harsh environment.”
• Verb: “The tourists took turns riding the camels through the Sahara Desert.”

Synonyms

• Dromedary (for the single-humped variety)
• Bactrian (for the double-humped variety)
• Camelus (Latin term for the animal)
• Caravan beast (informal)

Related Words

• Hump
• Camelopard (archaic name for the giraffe)
• Camelot (a legendary place associated with King Arthur)
• Camelskin (material derived from a camel’s hide)