alticamelus
|al-ti-ca-me-lus|
C2
/ˌæltɪˈkæmələs/
prehistoric giraffe-like camelid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alticamelus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'altus' meaning 'high' and 'camelus' meaning 'camel'.
Historical Evolution
'alticamelus' was used in scientific nomenclature to describe a genus of prehistoric camelids.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific genus of camelids, and this meaning has remained consistent in paleontological contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct genus of giraffe-like camelid from the Miocene epoch.
The alticamelus roamed the plains millions of years ago.
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