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Meaning of camel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

camel

Pronunciation:/ˈkæməl//ˈkæməl/

noun

Definitions

  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.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a light brown color like that of a camel.

camel

noun

Definitions

  1. A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

  2. A giraffe unicycle.

  3. A laugh.

    Example: Are you having a giraffe?!