camas Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈkæmɪs/
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Camas as a Noun
1
Any of the North American flowering plants of the genus Camassia.
2
plural of cama
3
A hybrid animal produced by breeding a camel and a llama.
Word Forms & Grammar
camas (plural camases or camas)
camas
Words That Rhyme With Camas
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Origin of Camas
Origin 1: Perhaps from Chinook Jargon qamaš, qawaš (“camas”), from Nootka qawaš (“camas”), or perhaps from Nez Perce qém̓es (“camas”).
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Word Facts for Camas
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæmɪs/ |
| Meaning | Any of the North American flowering plants of the genus Camassia |
| Plural | camases |