camel
/ˈkæm(ə)l/ noun B1- A mammalian beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.
- A light brownish color, like that of a camel (also called camel brown).
- A vessel or tank, typically paired, used to make an object more buoyant. · Near-synonym: pontoon
- A person of Middle Eastern origin.
- A fairy chess piece that is moved three squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.
Plural camels
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## The Camel and the Arab
AN ARAB Camel-driver, after completing the loading of his Camel, asked him which he would like best, to go up hill or down.
## The Camel
WHEN MAN first saw the Camel, he was so frightened at his vast size that he ran away.
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