Camel: meaning, definitions and examples

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camel

 

[ หˆkรฆmษ™l ]

Context #1

desert animal

A large mammal that lives in the desert and has a hump on its back. Camels are known for their ability to survive long periods of time without water, thanks to their hump which stores fat reserves. They are often used as pack animals in desert regions.

Synonyms

bactrian, dromedary

Examples of usage

  • The camel is well adapted to the harsh desert environment.
  • Camels can go for days without drinking water.
Context #2

color

A light yellowish-brown color, similar to the color of the animal's fur. This color is often used to describe clothing or objects that resemble the shade of a camel's fur.

Synonyms

beige, tan

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful camel coat in the winter.
  • The living room walls were painted in a soft camel color.
Context #3

to adjust

To adjust or adapt oneself to a situation, especially a difficult one. This term is derived from the way camels are able to adapt to the harsh conditions of the desert.

Synonyms

adapt, adjust

Examples of usage

  • She had to camel her schedule to accommodate the unexpected meeting.
  • He learned to camel his expectations in order to avoid disappointment.

Translations

Translations of the word "camel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kamel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ unta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตั€ะฑะปัŽะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wielbล‚ฤ…d

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ฏใƒ€ (rakuda)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chameau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camello

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deve

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚™ํƒ€ (nakta)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ู„ (jamal)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velbloud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช†้ฉผ (luรฒtuo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kamel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlfaldi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนะต (tรผye)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒ (aklema)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™vษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ camello

Word origin

The word 'camel' has its origins in the Latin word 'camelus', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'kamelos'. Camels have been domesticated for thousands of years and have played a crucial role in the history of trade and transportation in desert regions. They are highly valued for their ability to carry heavy loads and travel long distances in harsh environments.