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