Bactrian camel

noun

Bac·​tri·​an camel ˈbak-trē-ən- How to pronounce Bactrian camel (audio)

Examples of Bactrian camel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On April 19, Sanchi, the zoo's 26-year-old Bactrian camel, was humanely euthanized after her quality of life declined due to her age. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024 Other animals: Giraffe, alpaca, dromedary camel, Bactrian camel, hyena, porcupine, prairie dogs, hornbill birds, curassow birds, capybara, lion, horses, Grévy’s zebra, Indian rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, llama, anoa, African buffalo, bontebok and cassowary. Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023 The Milwaukee County Zoo has another new baby — a female Bactrian camel born on May 20 to 11-year-old mother AJ and 10-year-old father Stan. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2023 On April 13, a male Bactrian camel was born at the Wisconsin zoo, the facility announced in a press release. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 16 Apr. 2021 The Milwaukee County Zoo's newest baby is a male Bactrian camel. Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Bactrian camel was in 1609

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“Bactrian camel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bactrian%20camel. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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Bactrian camel

noun
Bac·​tri·​an camel ˌbak-trē-ən- How to pronounce Bactrian camel (audio)

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