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| Main Entry: |
turtle
 [tur-tl] 
|
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | reptile |
| Synonyms: | chelonian, cooter, leatherback, loggerhead, slowpoke, snapper, terrapin, testudinal, tortoise |
| Notes: | turtle is applied to those living in water and tortoise to those that live on land, while terrapins live in fresh water; turtle and tortoise may come from the Latin root tort, with reference to the animals' twisted feet |
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Example Sentences
- The desert tortoise was declared an endangered species today because it is threatened by a respiratory disease.
- The tortoise shells surrounded the remains of individuals who the scientists say were shamans.
- Red-footed tortoises in the wild live a typically lonely tortoise life, without even being cared for by their parents.
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