Camel

Pronunciation: /ˈkæməl/

Definitions of camel

noun a large, long-necked ungulate mammal of arid country, with long slender legs, broad cushioned feet, and either one or two humps on the back

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a camel at the zoo.

A2 Camels are known for their ability to go long periods without water.

B1 Riding a camel through the desert was a unique experience.

B2 The camel's hump stores fat, not water, to help it survive in arid environments.

C1 Camels have adapted to harsh desert conditions over millions of years.

C2 The dromedary camel is well-suited for desert travel with its long legs and ability to conserve water.

Examples of camel in a Sentence

formal The camel is known for its ability to survive in harsh desert environments.

informal I rode a camel when I visited the desert last summer.

slang Let's go for a camel ride this weekend!

figurative His workload is like a camel's burden, carrying the weight of the project on his shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of camel

• past tense: camelled
• plural: camels
• comparative: more camel
• superlative: most camel
• present tense: camel
• future tense: will camel
• perfect tense: have camelled
• continuous tense: is camelling
• singular: camel
• positive degree: camel
• infinitive: to camel
• gerund: camelling
• participle: camelled

Origin and Evolution of camel

First Known Use: 0900 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'camel' originated from the Latin word 'camelus', which was borrowed from the Greek word 'kamēlos'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'camel' has retained its original meaning of the large mammal with a humped back used as a beast of burden in various languages over time.