Camelid: meaning, definitions and examples

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camelid

 

[ หˆkรฆmษ™.lษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal group

Camelids are members of the family Camelidae, which includes domesticated species such as llamas and alpacas, as well as wild species like camels and guanacos. They are known for their unique adaptations to arid environments and are primarily found in South America and parts of Asia. Camelids have a significant role in many cultures, providing transportation, wool, and meat.

Synonyms

alpaca, camel, guanaco, llama, vicuรฑa

Examples of usage

  • Llamas are domesticated camelids used as pack animals.
  • Alpacas, a type of camelid, are raised for their soft wool.
  • The Bactrian camel is a wild camelid adapted to cold deserts.
  • Camelids are often used in Andean cultures for their fiber.
  • Guanacos are wild camelids found in Patagonia.

Translations

Translations of the word "camelid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Camelรญdeo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเค‚เคŸ เคœเฅˆเคธเฅ‡ เคœเคพเคจเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kamelide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Camelid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผะตะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Camelid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒกใƒชใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Camรฉlidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Camelido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Camelid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ฉœ๋ฆฌ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌู…ู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kamelid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Camelid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช†้ฉผ็ง‘ๅŠจ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Kamelid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Kamelรญd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะขาฏะนะต ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Camelid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Camelido

Word origin

The term 'camelid' originates from the Latin word 'Camelus', which means camel. The family Camelidae is believed to have evolved around 40 million years ago in North America before some species migrated to South America and Asia. The modern classification of camelids reflects their unique characteristics and adaptations to diverse environments. Throughout history, camelids have been domesticated by various cultures, particularly in the Andes, where llamas and alpacas have become integral to local economies and lifestyles. Their wool is highly valued, and they have been used as transport animals for centuries.