dromedary
Translation
dromedary, one-humped camel, Arabian camel
Examples
The dromedary is native to North Africa.
The dromedary is native to North Africa.
We saw a dromedary in the desert.
We saw a dromedary in the desert.
Grammar Patterns
((a dromedary)) a type of camel with one hump The dromedary has one hump.
Similar Words
Antonyms: Bactrian camel (two humps)
Etymology
From Greek 'dromas' meaning 'running'. So, a 'running camel'.
Memory Tips
The letter 'D' in Dromedary looks like one hump. The letter 'B' in Bactrian has two humps.