dromedary
Translation
dromedary, Arabian camel
Examples
A dromedary has one large hump on its back.
A dromedary has one large hump on its back.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((dromedary)) a one-humped camel A dromedary can survive in the desert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arabian camel; Antonyms: Bactrian camel (two humps)
Etymology
From Greek 'dromas' meaning 'running', referring to it as a 'running camel'.
Memory Tips
The 'D' in Dromedary looks like one hump.