Arabian camel
Americannoun
noun
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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
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
The Arabian camel belongs to the one-humped species, though there are many varieties differing in appearance as much as the thoroughbred race-horse from the English cart-horse.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" 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 coin on this page comes from Oman, the home of the Arabian camel and one of its most fertile provinces.
From Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children by Zwemer, Samuel Marinus
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