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dromedary

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɒmɪd(ə)ri, ˈdrʌm-/
Definition of dromedary

noun (plural dromedaries)

  • an Arabian 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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