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dromedary

Syllabification: (drom·e·dar·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈdräməˌderē/

Definition of dromedary

noun (plural dromedaries)

  • an Arabian one-humped camel, especially one of a light and swift breed trained for riding or racing.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French dromedaire or late Latin dromedarius (camelus) 'swift camel', based on Greek dromas, dromad- 'runner'

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