Bactrian: meaning, definitions and examples

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bactrian

 

[ หˆbรฆktriษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

two-humped camel

A Bactrian is a type of camel that has two humps, native to the steppes of Central Asia.

Synonyms

two-humped camel.

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Word Description / Examples
bactrian

Same as above. Note that since English is case-sensitive, remember to capitalize 'Bactrian' when using it as a noun referring to the camel or the region.

  • During my trip to Mongolia, I saw several bactrian camels.
two-humped camel

This phrase is more colloquial and descriptive, suitable for general conversation or for audiences who may not be familiar with scientific terms. It directly describes the physical appearance of the camel, making it easier to understand.

  • We took a ride on a two-humped camel through the desert.
  • The kids were excited to see a two-humped camel at the zoo.

Examples of usage

  • The Bactrian camel is well adapted to harsh desert environments.
  • Bactrians are known for their ability to carry heavy loads over long distances.

Translations

Translations of the word "bactrian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Bactriano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค•เฅเคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baktrisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Baktria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ‘ะฐะบั‚ั€ั–ะฐะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Baktryjski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Bactrien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Bactriano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Baktriyalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•ํŠธ๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงูƒุชุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Baktล™ijskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Baktrijskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทดๅ…‹็‰น้‡Œไบš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Baktrijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Baktrรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ‘ะฐะบั‚ั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Baktriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Bactriano

Etymology

The term 'Bactrian' originates from the ancient region of Bactria, which was located in present-day Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The Bactrian camel has been domesticated for thousands of years and has played a crucial role in transportation and trade along the Silk Road.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,102, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.