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Definition of camelhair

camelhair

/ˈkæməlˌhɛər/
cam · el · hair
Plural:camelhairs
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camelhair Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Made of camel's hair or of a soft, warm fabric woven from it.

Example

"He wore a tailored camelhair overcoat to stay warm during the brisk autumn evening."

2

Having a light yellowish-brown or tan color resembling natural camelhair fabric.

Example

"The living room featured a plush camelhair sofa accented with navy blue pillows."

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• noun

1

The fine, soft undercoat fiber obtained from camels (especially the Bactrian camel), or a warm, lightweight, usually light-tan woolen fabric woven from it.

Example

"Luxury winter coats made of pure camelhair are prized for their exceptional warmth and durability."

2

A light yellowish-brown or tan color typical of undyed camelhair fabric.

Example

"The autumn collection prominently featured neutral tones like charcoal, ivory, and camelhair."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In artist's brushes, "camelhair" (or "camel-hair") is a historical misnomer; such brushes are traditionally made from squirrel, goat, or pony hair rather than actual camel hair.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Camelhair. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/camelhair
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