dromedary
This term is a precise biological descriptor used to distinguish the one-humped camel from the two-humped Bactrian camel. While "camel" is the common general term, "dromedary" is employed in scientific, zoological, or travel contexts to specify the species Camelus dromedarius.
As an adjective, it describes traits specific to this animal, such as its physiological adaptations to extreme heat. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless the specific number of humps is relevant to the discussion.
Meanings
A large camel with a single hump on its back, native to the arid regions of Africa and Asia.
The caravan of dromedaries carried the goods across the Sahara.
Relating to or characteristic of a one-humped camel.
The dromedary species is better adapted to hot desert climates than the Bactrian camel.