Arabian camel

American  

noun

1. the dromedary.

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Arabian camel British  

noun

1. a domesticated camel, Camelus dromedarius, having one hump on its back and used as a beast of burden in the hot deserts of N Africa and SW Asia See also dromedary Compare Bactrian camel

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Arabian camel

They are mostly the dromedary or Arabian camel, which has one hump, and is the species chosen for milk production.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2019

These vary in weight from 500 to 1000 lb., according to the variety of camel employed, for of the Arabian camel there are almost as many breeds as there are of the horse.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various

A dromedary is a thorough-bred Arabian camel of more than ordinary speed and bottom; hence well adapted for running.

From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.

The Dromedary, or Arabian camel, is altogether more widely distributed, and better known to the world.

From Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found A Book of Zoology for Boys by Harvey, William

He reached his full growth when he was sixteen years old, and was then a fine specimen of an Arabian camel.

From Rataplan, a rogue elephant; and other stories by Velvin, Ellen