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Camel

/kˈæməl/
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(noun) A mammalian beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

A camel can store a large amount of water in the hump on its back.
A camel is, so to speak, a ship on the desert.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is a large animal that can travel for days without water.

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