Dromedary

/ˈdrɑːmɪˌdɛri/ noun

Definition

A large, humped desert animal with one hump, native to Africa and Asia, used for transportation and carrying loads.

Etymology

From Latin dromedarius, from Greek dromas meaning 'runner,' named for its remarkable speed and endurance in desert crossings.

Kelly Says

Despite their reputation for being slow, dromedaries can reach 40 mph in short bursts—the name dromedary literally means 'the running one' in ancient Greek!

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