DROMEDARY


Meaning of DROMEDARY in English

[ 'drɒmɪd(ə)ri ]

■ noun ( plural dromedaries ) an Arabian camel (with one hump), especially one of a breed trained for riding or racing.

Origin

ME: from OFr. dromedaire or late L. dromedarius (camelus) 'swift camel', based on Gk dromas , dromad- 'runner'.

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