As a noun tortoise is
any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of family testudinidae , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron) the animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.
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Noun
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en noun)
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of family Testudinidae , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.
Synonyms
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Derived terms
* tortoise shell, tortoise-shell, pancake tortoise
See also
* terrapin
* turtle
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