dromedary
/'drʌmədəri/
Definition
- Noun:
- A one-humped camel: A large, domesticated mammal of the camel family (Camelus dromedarius) characterized by a single hump on its back. It is native to the hot, arid deserts of Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Southwestern Asia, and is well-adapted to survive with minimal water.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The dromedary is also known as the Arabian camel.
- Traders historically used dromedaries to cross the Sahara Desert.
- Unlike the Bactrian camel, the dromedary has only one hump.
Advanced Usage
- "To be as patient as a dromedary": An informal simile describing someone with great endurance and patience, referencing the animal's known traits.
- During the long negotiations, he was as patient as a dromedary.
Variants and Related Words
- Dromedaries (n): The standard plural form of 'dromedary'.
- Camel (n): The general family name. A dromedary is a specific type of camel.
- Bactrian camel (n): The two-humped camel species native to Central Asia, often contrasted with the dromedary.
Synonyms
- Arabian camel: The most common alternative name.
- One-humped camel: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- Dromedary caravan: A historical phrase referring to a group of travelers or traders using dromedaries for transport.
- The ancient dromedary caravan followed the spice route.
Related Idioms
- "A ship of the desert": A common idiom for the camel, including the dromedary, highlighting its role in desert transportation.
- For centuries, the dromedary has been the ship of the desert.
Noun
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one-humped camel of the hot deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia
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