camelus

/kəˈmɛləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of camels, including the llama and alpaca, often referred to as New World camelids.

“The camelus genus is native to the Americas, and has been domesticated by local populations for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • New World camelid
  • alpaca
  • llama

Antonyms

  • Bactrian camel
  • Old World camelid
  • dromedary