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camel

UK
/ˈkæm.əl/
US
/ˈkæm.əl/

Translations

camelnoun
camels
pl
UK
/ˈkæm.əl/
US
/ˈkæm.əl/
The camel crossed the desert at dawn.
Le chameau a traversé le désert à l'aube.
Additional translations
chamelleFéminin de chameau.
Synonyms
dromedary
Bactrian
ship of the desert
cameladjective
more camel
Comp.
most camel
Super.
UK
/ˈkæm.əl/
US
/ˈkæm.əl/
Used attributively to describe a light yellowish-brown colour or fabric made from camel hair.
camelCouleur beige brun clair.
She wore a camel coat with black boots.
Elle portait un manteau camel avec des bottes noires.

Definitions

camelnoun
A large, long-necked ungulate mammal of arid regions, with long slender legs, broad cushioned feet, and either one or two humps on the back, used in desert regions for carrying loads and as a means of transportation.
The caravan traveled across the desert with each camel carrying heavy loads of goods.
A light yellowish-brown color, similar to the color of a camel's coat.
She chose a camel-colored coat to match her autumn wardrobe.
(nautical) A floating fender or hollow structure used to raise or protect a vessel alongside a dock.
The crew positioned a wooden camel between the hull and the pier to prevent damage.
cameladjective
Of a light yellowish-brown colour similar to that of a camel’s coat, or made from camel hair.
She wore a stylish camel skirt with matching boots.
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