turtle

Meanings

• noun

  A reptile characterized by a hard-shelled back and a elongated neck, often having webbed feet and living mainly in or near water.

  - "The turtle swam gracefully in the pond."
  - "My friend's pet turtle lives in a terrarium."
  - "The turtle's hard shell protects it from predators."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈtɝtəl/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈtɝtəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

sea turtle , shellpad , shield-toad , testudo

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turtle
harpoon , moon , spoon

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Variants

List of all variants of turtle that leads to same result
turtle , turtles , turtle bean , turtle grass , turtle grasses , Turtle Bay , alligator snapper , alligator snappers , alligator snapping turtle , alligator snapping turtles , box tortoise , box turtle , box turtles , green turtle , green turtles , hawksbill , hawksbill turtle , hawksbill turtles , hawksbills

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Etymology

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The word 'turtle' comes from Old English 'teretel,' meaning 'chelonian,' and from Latin 'testudo,' meaning 'tortoise.'

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Trivia

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1. Turtles are the only reptiles that can breathe through their butts.

2. The largest turtle in the world is the leatherback sea turtle, which can grow up to 7 feet long and weigh over 2,000 pounds.

3. Turtles have been around for over 200 million years, making them one of the oldest groups of animals on the planet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reptile: Turtles are a type of reptile, which are characterized by their scaly skin and their ability to lay eggs on land.

2. Chelonian: Turtles and tortoises are members of the order Chelonian, which includes all reptiles with a hard shell.

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Culture

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Turtles have been used in various cultures throughout history. In some Native American cultures, the turtle is considered a symbol of creation and is depicted in creation myths. In Chinese culture, the turtle represents longevity and is often depicted carrying the world on its back. In Hinduism, the turtle is a vehicle for the god Vishnu.

How to Memorize "turtle"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'turtle,' visualize a reptile with a hard shell and webbed feet living in or near water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turtle' with the image of a sea turtle laying eggs on a beach or a pet turtle in a terrarium.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Turtles Have Long Tails Ending Underwater' to help remember the definition of a turtle.

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