| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| camel hair or camel's hair | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the hair of the camel or dromedary, used in clothing, rugs, etc |
| 2. | a. soft cloth made of or containing this hair or a substitute, usually tan in colour |
| b. (as modifier): a camelhair coat | |
| 3. | a. the hair of the squirrel's tail, used for paintbrushes |
| b. (as modifier): a camelhair brush | |
| camel's hair or camel's hair | |
| —n | |
| camel's hair | |
| —n | |
| See camel hair | |