Dromedaries

/ˈdrɑːmɪˌdɛriz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dromedary; multiple one-humped camels commonly found in Africa and Asia.

Etymology

From Latin dromedarius, from Greek dromas meaning 'running,' as these camels were prized for their speed in trade routes.

Kelly Says

A caravan of dromedaries could travel 100 miles a day in the Sahara—which is why the Silk Road wouldn't have existed without them!

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