Dromedary

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɑməˌdɛri/

Definitions of dromedary

noun a one-humped camel of the Arabian and North African deserts, used as a beast of burden and for riding.

Example Sentences

A1 A dromedary is a type of camel with only one hump.

A2 Dromedaries are commonly found in desert regions.

B1 The dromedary is well adapted to survive in arid environments.

B2 Dromedaries are known for their ability to travel long distances without water.

C1 The dromedary's hump stores fat, which can be used as a source of energy during long journeys.

C2 Some cultures have domesticated dromedaries for transportation and milk production.

Examples of dromedary in a Sentence

formal The dromedary is a one-humped camel found in North Africa and the Middle East.

informal I saw a dromedary at the zoo last weekend!

slang That dromedary is one cool camel.

figurative His ability to endure long periods without water is like a dromedary in the desert.

Grammatical Forms of dromedary

• past tense: dromedaryed
• plural: dromedaries
• comparative: more dromedary
• superlative: most dromedary
• present tense: dromedary
• future tense: will dromedary
• perfect tense: have dromedaryed
• continuous tense: is dromedarying
• singular: dromedary
• positive degree: dromedary
• infinitive: to dromedary
• gerund: dromedarying
• participle: dromedaryed

Origin and Evolution of dromedary

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'dromedary' originated from the Latin word 'dromedarius', which was derived from the Greek word 'dromas' meaning 'runner'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a swift riding or pack animal with a single hump, the word 'dromedary' has retained its meaning over the centuries and is still used to describe this type of camel today.