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Definition of dromedary
dromedary
/ˈdrɑː.məˌdɛr.i/
drom · e · dar · y
Plural:dromedaries
dromedary Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A large, domesticated ungulate (Camelus dromedarius) characterized by a single hump on its back, originally native to the deserts of the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, and widely used as a beast of burden.
Example
"Nomadic traders have relied on the dromedary for centuries to transport heavy goods across arid and unforgiving desert terrains."
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The word 'dromedary' is often confused with 'Bactrian camel'; a dromedary has a single hump, whereas a Bactrian camel has two.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Latin 'dromedarius (camelus)', meaning 'running (camel)', derived from the Greek 'dromas' (running).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dromedary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dromedary