cameline

noun

cam·​e·​line

ˈkaməˌlēn,

-m(ə)lə̇n

plural -s

1

: a twilled camel's-hair fabric

2

: a garment made of cameline

Word History

Etymology

Middle English camelyn, from Middle French camelin, from Medieval Latin camelinum, from Latin, neuter of camelinus of a camel, from camelus camel

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