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camelid

/kæmˈɛlɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does camelid mean?

noun

A camelid is a member of the camel family, which includes camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. Camelids are even-toed ungulates that are native to the Americas and the Middle East.

Example

"The camelid sanctuary was home to a variety of these gentle creatures, including llamas and alpacas."

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