camelhair

[ kam-uhl-hair ]

adjective

Origin of camelhair

1
1350–1400; Middle English camel har;see camel, hair

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British Dictionary definitions for camel hair

camel hair

noun
  1. the hair of the camel or dromedary, used in clothing, rugs, etc

    • soft cloth made of or containing this hair or a substitute, usually tan in colour

    • (as modifier): a camelhair coat

    • the hair of the squirrel's tail, used for paintbrushes

    • (as modifier): a camelhair brush

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