camelid

[ kam-uh-lid ]

noun

1. any two-toed ruminant of the family Camelidae, including the camels, llamas, and vicunas.

camelid

/ kəˈmɛlɪd /

adjective

1. of or relating to camels
2. belonging to the camel family, Camelidae

noun

1. any animal of the camel family

Word History and Origins

Origin of camelid¹

First recorded in 1830–35; from New Latin Camēlidae, family name, from Latin camēlus; camel, -id ²

Example Sentences

The history of the camels (Camelid) is very similar to that of the horse.

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