camel

Middle English

/ˈkamɛl/, /ˈtʃamɛl/

noun
Definitions
  • camel mammal of the genus Camelus

Etymology

Borrowed from camel derived from Latin camēlus (camel) derived from Old French chamel.

Origin

Old French

chamel

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