Camelry

/ˈkæm.əl.ri/ noun

Definition

A place where camels are kept and bred, or collectively, the practice and study of camel husbandry.

Etymology

From camel + -ry (suffix forming nouns denoting a place or practice, as in archery, brewery, hosiery). This suffix comes from Old French -rie and Latin -aria, creating location or occupation nouns. Camelry is a relatively modern English term.

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