The Arabian camel has many synonyms, reflecting its significance in different cultures. The most common synonym for Arabian camel is dromedary, which is derived from the Greek words "dromos" (meaning racecourse) and "delta" (meaning a half). Other synonyms are the one-humped camel, desert camel, and Arab camel. In Arabic, the name for the Arabian camel is al-jamal al-sharqi, which means the eastern camel. In India, the Arabian camel is referred to as the ship of the desert. In Africa, the reference is to the camel as the desert horse. These synonyms all highlight the importance of the Arabian camel in the cultures where it is found.