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Camel

proper nounnouncommon in dialogue

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

proper noun

  1. 1

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

Etymology

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

noun

  1. 1

    A cigarette of a popular American brand.

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

Etymology

From the Turkish tobacco used in the cigarette, similar to Egyptian cigarettes of the time.

Forms

plural
Camels
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