Definition of Cameroon

1. Noun. An inactive volcano in western Cameroon; highest peak on the West African coast.

Group relationships: Cameroun, Republic Of Cameroon
Generic synonyms: Volcano

2. Noun. A republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960.
Exact synonyms: Cameroun, Republic Of Cameroon
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Capital Of Cameroon, Yaounde, Douala
Group relationships: Africa
Member holonyms: Cameroonian
Derivative terms: Cameroonian

Medical Definition of Cameroon

1. A republic in central africa lying east of chad and the central african republic. Its capital is yaounde. As the cameroons, it existed from 1884 under german, british, french, and un mandates until it achieved independence in 1960. It united with the former british trust territory of southern cameroons in 1961. Its name is from the river that runs through it, rio dos camaroes, river of prawns, so called by 16th century portuguese explorers impressed by the abundance of prawns in its waters. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cameroon

camera care
camera lens
camera lucida
camera obscura
camera oculi anterior
camera oculi major
camera oculi minor
camera oculi posterior
camera operator
camera posterior bulbi
camera tripod
camera vitrea bulbi
camerlengo
camerlengos
cameroon (current term)
Cameroon
Cameroonian
Cameroon franc
camerostome
Cameroun
cames
camese
cameses
Camillo Golgi
camion
camions
camis
camisa
camisade
camisades

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