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Definition of dromedary camel
dromedary camel
Plural:dromedary camels
• noun
1
A large, domesticated even-toed ungulate native to the arid regions of the Middle East and northern Africa, characterized by a single prominent hump on its back used for storing fat.
Example
"Nomadic tribes have long relied on the dromedary camel to transport vital goods across the scorching expanse of the Sahara Desert."
Word Nuance & Usage
The dromedary camel is often confused with the Bactrian camel; the distinguishing feature is that a dromedary has one hump, whereas a Bactrian has two.
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 camel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dromedary%20camel