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Definition of bactrian camel

bactrian camel

Plural:bactrian camels
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A large, heavily built, two-humped camel species native to the steppes and cold deserts of Central Asia, noted for its thick coat and tolerance to extreme temperature variations.

Example

"During the expedition across the Gobi Desert, the researchers relied on a sturdy Bactrian camel to transport their equipment through the freezing night."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the dromedary; the Bactrian camel is easily distinguished by having two humps on its back rather than one.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bactrian camel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bactrian-camel
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