Camel

See also: camel, cámel, and camèl

English

Etymology 1

From a Cornish word meaning "crooked" - the crooked river.

Proper noun

Camel

1. A river in Cornwall, England, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Padstow.

See also

• Camelford

Etymology 2

Noun

Camel (plural Camels)

1. A cigarette of a popular American brand.
   • 1942, James Thurber, The Catbird Seat

     Mr. Martin bought the pack of Camels on Monday night in the most crowded cigar store on Broadway.

Anagrams

• Malec, calme, macle