cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
"The weary traveler mounted his camel to cross the scorching dunes, relying on its sure-footed gait for both transport and pulling their heavy water skins."
A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.
"He took a drag off his Camel before heading out the door."
Synonym of giraffe
A cigarette of a popular American brand.
In plain English: A camel is a large animal with two humps on its back that lives in hot, dry places and stores water to survive long periods without drinking.
"The camel walked slowly across the hot desert sand carrying heavy bags of water."
Usage: Use "camel" to refer to a specific brand of cigarettes only when discussing smoking products or advertising. Do not use this term to describe the large desert animal, which is the word's primary and most common meaning.
Of a light brown color like that of a camel.
"The sun-dried bricks were baked to a perfect camel hue against the blue sky."
In plain English: The adjective camel describes something that is very large and bulky, like a big hump.
"The camel hair coat is very soft and warm."
Usage: Use "camel" as an adjective to describe something with a light brown or tan hue resembling the fur of a camel. This usage is typically found in specific contexts like "camel hair" fabric or "camel-colored" clothing rather than general descriptions.
A river in Cornwall, England, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Padstow.
"The locals gathered by the Camel to watch the boats set out for Padstow before the tide turned."
The word "camel" entered English via Old French and Latin, tracing its roots back to Ancient Greek and ultimately a Semitic source where it originally referred to the large desert animal. While the term has been used historically to describe a marine device or as an ethnic slur in shortened forms, its primary meaning remains the creature itself.