Having a rounded raised shape or bump on the back; hunched over.
From Middle English 'humpe,' likely from Dutch or Low German origin. Related to 'hump' (a rounded protuberance). The meaning expanded from the physical shape to describe the posture of carrying or hunching.
Camels have humped backs that store fat, not water—but here's the wild part: those fat reserves can sustain them for weeks because fat is incredibly energy-dense, giving them extreme survival advantages in deserts where food is scarce.
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