Meaning & use
Camel
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A large, long-necked mammal with one or two humps on its back, adapted for survival in desert environments.
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The traders crossed the desert on camels loaded with goods.
A camel can go for long periods without drinking water.
A note on using this word
There are two main species: the one-humped dromedary, common in the Middle East and North Africa, and the two-humped Bactrian camel, found in Central Asia.
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dromedary
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