Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Camelshair · Cam·els·hair · IPA 01 a. Of camel's hair. 1. Of camel's hair. Phrases & compounds Camel's-hair pencil — a small brush used by painters in water colors, made of camel's hair or similar materials. Camel's-hair shawl — A name often given to a cashmere shawl. See Cashmere shawl under Cashmere.