Camelid
any two-toed ruminant of the family Camelidae, including the camels, llamas, and vicunas.
Historical Examples
Zoology: The Science of Animal Life Ernest Ingersoll
adjective
of or relating to camels
belonging to the camel family, Camelidae
noun
any animal of the camel family
noun
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