Cameline

/ˈkæməlaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a camel, or made from camel hair or skin.

Etymology

From Latin camelinus, derived from camelus (camel). The suffix -ine indicates a relationship or resemblance to the root word.

Kelly Says

Medieval monks wore cameline robes—not because they actually used camel hair in cold Europe, but because the term became a general word for any rough, coarse woolen fabric that felt camel-like.

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