camel
UK: ˈkæməl | US: ˈkæməl
n. a large, long-necked ungulate mammal of arid regions, with one or two humps on its back, used for transport and milk production.
The word "camel" traces back to Latin camelus and Greek kamēlos, borrowed from Semitic languages (e.g., Hebrew gamal, Arabic jamal). The term has remained remarkably stable across languages, reflecting the animal’s ancient role in trade and desert travel. The Greek root likely originated from a Proto-Semitic word for "bearer" or "carrier," highlighting the camel’s utilitarian function.
The caravan crossed the desert with a line of camels carrying goods.
Camels store fat in their humps to survive long periods without water.
A dromedary camel has one hump, while a Bactrian camel has two.
Nomadic tribes rely on camels for transportation and milk.
The camel knelt down to let its rider dismount.