Dromedary @ Isaiah:60:6), an African or Arabian species of camel having only one hump, while the Bactrian camel has two. It is distinguished from the camel only as a trained saddle-horse is distinguished from a cart-horse. It is remarkable for its speed Jeremiah:2:23). Camels are frequently spoken of in partriarchal times Genesis:12:16Genesis:24:10Genesis:30:43 ; 31:17, etc.). They were used for carrying burdens Genesis:37:25; Judges:6:5), and for riding Genesis:24:64). The hair of the camel falls off of itself in spring, and is woven into coarse cloths and garments Matthew:3:4). (See CAMEL
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