camel

noun6

1. •
   A mammalian beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

   • Returne our Mules and emptie Camels backe, That we may trauell into Siria, […] — 1587
2. •
   A light brownish color, like that of a camel (also called camel brown).
3. •
   (offensive) A person of Middle Eastern origin.
4. •
   A vessel or tank, typically paired, used to make an object more buoyant.
5. •
   A fairy chess piece that is moved three squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.

   • The fers and camel can reach all the cells of one colour. The others are more restricted; the dummy cannot move at all, and the commuter can only move back and forth between two cells. — 2010
6. •
   (South-Africa, no longer used) Synonym of giraffe.

adjective1

1. •
   Of a light brown color like that of a camel.

noun1

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. — 1942