two-humped
Definition
Adjective: Having two humps; possessing two rounded protuberances or elevations, typically on the back.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe an animal, most commonly a camel, that has two distinct humps on its back. It is a descriptive, compound term.
Examples
- The two-humped Bactrian camel is native to Central Asia.
- We saw a two-humped camel at the zoo.
- Unlike the dromedary, which has one hump, the Bactrian is a two-humped species.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a technical or zoological context to specify a subspecies or physical characteristic.
- It can be applied metaphorically or humorously to describe any object or formation with two hump-like shapes (e.g., a two-humped sand dune).
Variants and Related Words
- Bactrian camel: (n) The most common animal described as two-humped.
- Double-humped: (adj) A less common synonym.
- Humped: (adj) Having one or more humps.
Synonyms
- Double-humped
Antonyms
- Single-humped
- Humpbacked (when implying a single hump)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Two-humped camel: The standard noun phrase for the animal.
Adjective
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having two humps
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