camel

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see also: Camel

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkæməl/

Noun

camel (plural camels)

1. A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

   Synonyms: oont

2. A light brownish color, like that of a camel (also called camel brown).

    

3. Loaded vessels lashed tightly, one on each side of another vessel, and then emptied to reduce the draught of the ship in the middle.

Related terms

Translations

• French: chameau
• German: Kamel
• Italian: cammello
• Portuguese: camelo
• Russian: верблю́д
• Spanish: camello, dromedario

Adjective

camel (not comparable)

1. Of a light brown color like that of a camel.
   • 1999, New Woman, volume 29, page 212:

     […] try to select accessories that are in the same color family as your coat," says millinery designer Patricia Underwood. To pick up the weave of a brown tweed jacket, for instance, choose a camel hat and black gloves.

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Camel

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Proper noun

1. A river in Cornwall, England, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Padstow.

Noun

camel (plural camels)

1. A cigarette of a popular American brand.
   • 1942, James Thurber, The Catbird Seat

     Mr. Martin bought the pack of Camels on Monday night in the most crowded cigar store on Broadway.

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