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Definition of dromedary

dromedary

/ˈdrɑː.məˌdɛr.i/
drom · e · dar · y
Plural:dromedaries
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dromedary Lexical Profile

dromedary Game Scores & Validity

• 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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Word Nuance & Usage

The word 'dromedary' is often confused with 'Bactrian camel'; a dromedary has a single hump, whereas a Bactrian camel has two.

• Rhymes for dromedary

• Nearby Words

droll
drollery
drollness
dromedary
dromedary camel
drone
drongo

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dromedary
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