camelid
nounUK /ˈkæməlɪd/
US /ˈkæməlɪd/
A camelid is a furry animal like a camel, llama, or alpaca.
The zoo has a new camelid that children love to feed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A mammal of the family Camelidae, which includes camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.
Scientists studied the camelid family to learn how these animals survive in harsh places.
3. Relating to or belonging to the camel family.
The camelid species in the desert can go for days without water.
4. Any animal with a special stomach that helps it digest tough plants.
A camelid chews its food twice to get all the nutrients.