Basic Details
Word: Dromedary
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of camel that has one hump and is usually found in hot, dry regions.
Synonyms: Arabian camel, one-humped camel
Antonyms: Bactrian (which has two humps)
Idioms and Phrases
- Camels have two humps: Used to refer to situations where someone is confused or misunderstanding a problem. Example: "When trying to solve the tricky puzzle, it felt like camels have two humps!"
- The last straw for the dromedary: Refers to a final problem or situation that leads to a breaking point. Example: "Missing the bus was the last straw for the dromedary; she couldn't take any more bad luck!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dromedary is well adapted to life in the desert, able to go long periods without water.
Example 2: At the safari park, I was excited to see a dromedary resting under a shade tree.
Example 3: The tourists rode a dromedary through the sandy dunes during their desert adventure.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the dromedary camel can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour? This ability helps them evade predators in their natural habitats.
Famous Quote
"The camel is a ship of the desert." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dromedary" mean?
a) A large bird
b) A one-humped camel
c) A kind of fish
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A one-humped camel
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dromedary"?
a) Bactrian
b) Arabian camel
c) Zebra
d) Dolphin
Answer: b) Arabian camel
3. Which sentence uses "dromedary" correctly?
a) The dromedary danced at the party.
b) The dromedary was the fastest animal in the race.
c) The children enjoyed riding the dromedary at the fair.
d) The dromedary flew over the mountains.
Answer: c) The children enjoyed riding the dromedary at the fair.
4. Which idiom means to be confused?
a) The last straw for the dromedary
b) Camels have two humps
c) As wise as an owl
d) In hot water
Answer: b) Camels have two humps
5. What is the opposite of a "dromedary"?
a) Tiger
b) N/A
c) Bactrian camel
d) Horse
Answer: c) Bactrian camel
