arabian camel
noun
Meaning
A large, even-toed ungulate mammal native to the Middle East and North Africa, characterized by a single hump on its back used for storing fat.
Examples
- The Arabian camel has been domesticated for thousands of years to haul goods across harsh desert terrain.
- Unlike its two-humped relative, the Arabian camel is perfectly adapted to the extreme heat of the Sahara.
Synonyms: dromedary, camel