Female Camel Nomenclature among Arabia’s Bedouins
Abstract The camel’s cultural importance among the nomads of Arabia can be attributed to its critical role over the centuries in ensuring the people’s survival. Its status explains the herders’ detailed knowledge of the animal and their breeding expertise. As a result, an extensive classification sy...
Main Authors: | Amel Salman, Nafla S. Kharusi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2014-06-01
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Series: | Names |
Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/2010 |
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