Bactrian

/ˈbæktriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Bactria, an ancient region in Central Asia; often used to describe the Bactrian camel, which has two humps.

Etymology

From the ancient region of Bactria (in present-day Afghanistan/Uzbekistan), known to Greeks and Romans, the term was applied to the two-humped camel breed native to that region.

Kelly Says

The Bactrian camel's two humps aren't water storage like many think—they're fat reserves that let the camel survive months in the desert, and this adaptation made it invaluable for Silk Road trade.

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