camelnoun
uk/ˈkæm.əl/us/ˈkæm.əl/camel noun (ANIMAL)
B1 [ C ] a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (= large raised areas of flesh) on its back
See also
dromedary
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Wild mammals
- aardvark
- anteater
- armadillo
- bandicoot
- big beast
- giant panda
- giraffe
- grizzly bear
- hedgehog
- hippopotamus
- panda
- platypus
- polar bear
- polecat
- porcupine
- tapir
- tusker
- vampire bat
- wallaby
- weasel
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camel noun (CLOTH)
[ U ] also camel hair a soft, pale brown cloth made from wool and used to make coats
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Textiles made from natural fibres
- burlap
- calico
- canvas
- cashmere
- cheesecloth
- flannelette
- flax
- fustian
- georgette
- gingham
- lambswool
- muslin
- netting
- oilskin
- pinstripe
- plaid
- sealskin
- twill
- velvet
- worsted
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