Definition

Noun: 1. A soft, tan-colored fabric made from the hair of a camel: This refers to a specific type of cloth, historically woven from the fine undercoat of a Bactrian camel. It is known for being soft, warm, and durable, and is typically a light brown or tan color.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The artist preferred brushes made with camel's hair for watercolor painting.
  • His winter coat was crafted from a thick, warm camel's hair fabric.
  • The traditional robe was woven from genuine camel's hair.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe items made from this fabric.
  • She wore a stylish camel's hair coat to the event.
  • He owned a camel's hair blanket that was incredibly soft.

Variants and Related Words

• Camel hair (noun): A common alternative spelling and form of the same term, referring to the fabric or the hair itself.
  • The sweater was labeled as 100% camel hair.
• Camel-hair brush (noun): A specific type of artist's brush, traditionally made from squirrel or pony hair but named for its resemblance to camel's hair brushes. This is a compound term where "camel's hair" functions as a modifier.

Synonyms

• Camelhair (noun): A single-word variant.
• Fabric, cloth, material (nouns): General terms, but they lack the specific meaning of the source material.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes the cloth or fabric itself, not the raw hair. The raw material would typically be called "camel hair" (without the possessive 's).
• In modern usage, many items labeled "camel's hair" or "camel hair" may be made from a blend of fibers that mimics the original fabric's qualities.

Noun

1. a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel