camel
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkæməɫ// UK //kˈæməl// camel
n. a large animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back. It lives in the desert and can go for a long time without drinking water.
n. a large, long-necked ungulate mammal of the genus Camelus, distinguished by fatty deposits known as humps on its back. Adapted for arid environments, it is capable of surviving extended periods without water intake.
The camel carries heavy bags across the hot desert.
Tourists often ride a camel to see the ancient pyramids during their visit to Egypt.
Evolutionary adaptations allow the camel to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations and conserve water by producing highly concentrated urine and dry dung.