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camelid

[ kam-uh-lid ]

noun

  1. any two-toed ruminant of the family Camelidae, including the camels, llamas, and vicunas.

camelid

/ kəˈmɛlɪd /

adjective

  1. of or relating to camels
  2. belonging to the camel family, Camelidae

noun

  1. any animal of the camel family

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Word History and Origins

Origin of camelid1

First recorded in 1830–35; from New Latin Camēlidae, family name, from Latin camēlus; camel, -id 2

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Example Sentences

The history of the camels (Camelid) is very similar to that of the horse.

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