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Bactrian

Bactrian

7.7
A large camel with two humps from Central Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈbæktriən/
translation icon : camello bactriano
  • Caravans often relied on the strength of the Bactrian to cross long distances.

Examples

  • The Bactrian is known for its two humps and ability to survive in harsh climates.

  • Did you see the Bactrian camels at the zoo?

  • The Bactrian is well adapted to the harsh climates of Central Asian deserts.

  • Unlike the dromedary, the Bactrian has two humps on its back.

  • The Bactrian camel is known for its two humps.

  • While traveling through the deserts of Central Asia, we encountered a herd of Bactrian camels.

  • The Bactrian camel is different from the dromedary, which has only one hump.

Synonyms

Bactrian camel
vsBactrian
5.3

A large camel with two humps that lives in the cold deserts of central Asia

is the simple adjectival term for that species without habitat detail
Camelus bactrianus
vsBactrian
  • Specialized
8.6

A large camel with two humps that lives in cold deserts of Central Asia

is the general descriptive label rather than the technical scientific form

Compounds

Bactrian camel
5.3

A large camel with two humps that lives in the cold deserts of central Asia

Surface Forms

Bactrian singular
Bactrians plural

Etymology

Bactrian for the camel is named after Bactria, where this species was common, so a Bactrian is a camel with two humps that comes from Central Asia and is built for long journeys in harsh climates.