"A coarse woolen stuff, woven of goats, or camels' or other hair or wool in Syria, Arabia, and neighboring countries. An outer garment made of the above simple in form, worn by the Arabs of the desert."—Wright, 1902

Aba

"A coarse woolen stuff, woven of goats, or camels' or other hair or wool in Syria, Arabia, and neighboring…

"And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of through Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight. Now John himself had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey." Matthew 3:1-4 ASV
<p>Illustration of John the Baptist wearing a camel hair garnet and holding a cup. A cross can barely be seen in the shadow at the left side of the illustration.

John the Baptist

"And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying, Repent ye;…