Camel

Quick meaning: Camel is a noun meaning A mammalian beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

Meaning

A mammalian beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

More Meanings

1. A light brownish color, like that of a camel (also called camel brown).
2. (typically in the plural) A vessel or tank, typically paired, used to make an object more buoyant.
3. (ethnic slur) A person of Middle Eastern origin.
4. Of a light brown color like that of a camel.
5. (South Africa, obsolete) Synonym of giraffe.
6. (chess) A fairy chess piece that is moved three squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: pontoon

Achilles! a drayman, a porter, a very camel.

Returne our Mules and emptie Camels backe, That we may trauell into Siria, […]

As sometimes happens in countries of small civilisation, a leader arose from among the Arabs. None knew from where he sprang, and it was said that he had been a camel driver.

Word Forms

• camels

Synonyms for camel

Depending on context, synonyms include oont, caisson, pontoon, giraffe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dromedary, heel, race, racing, shopping, tylopod.

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