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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“Cameline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cameline. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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