camel
camel Lexical Profile
camel Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large, long-necked even-toed ungulate native to the arid regions of Asia and Northern Africa, distinguished by one or two fatty deposits known as humps on its back.
"The expedition relied on a sturdy camel to carry their water supplies across the vast desert dunes."
A light yellowish-brown color, similar to the natural unbleached hair of a camel.
"The interior designer suggested painting the living room walls in a warm camel to create an inviting atmosphere."
• adjective
Having a light yellowish-brown color, resembling the hair of a camel.
"She accessorized her elegant winter outfit with a camel scarf and matching leather boots."
• Rhymes for camel
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'camel', from Latin 'camelus', derived from Greek 'kamēlos', ultimately of Semitic origin (compare Hebrew 'gāmāl', Arabic 'jamal').
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