camellike

Suggesting desert mammals

Resembling or characteristic of a camel—the large, humped mammals of desert regions.

The word typically describes physical features like a long neck, prominent hump, or loping gait: The alpaca has a camellike face.

It can also suggest camel-associated qualities like endurance or stubbornness.

hump

humpbacked

Having curved spine

bent · rounded · convex · protruding · bulging · dromedary · kyphosis · curvature · gibbous · saddlebags

transport

cargo

Transported goods

caravanserai · saddlebags · expedition · trade · journey · dromedary · laden · hauling · provisions

desert

arid

Devoid of water

  • SaharaLargest hot desert
  • GobiCentral Asian arid region
  • sandFine rock particles

dunes · oasis · scorching · drought · barren · mirage · sandstorm · aridity · nomad · caravan

endurance

stamina

Capacity for sustained effort

fortitude · steadfast · tireless · unflagging · survival · toughness · plodding · stoic · patient · long-suffering

exotic

bazaar

Open-air merchant district

  • soukTraditional Arab market
  • spicesAromatic food flavorings
  • silksLustrous woven garments

turban · minaret · kasbah · arabesque · nomadic · caravanserai · desert-dweller · Bedouin · Arabian · Moroccan

Opposites
animal resemblance

camellikeequine

Of the horse family

horselike · fishlike · birdlike · feline · serpentine

physical characteristics

camellikesleek

Smooth and elegant

compact · short-necked · graceful · nimble · aquatic

desert adaptation

camellikeaquatic

Water-inhabiting

amphibious · marine · fishlike

Family

like, likely, camel, likeness, camels, camelid, cameleer, camelhair, camelback

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G