Chelonian Definition

kĭ-lōnē-ən
noun
A turtle.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • chelonian reptile
adjective
Of, like, or being a turtle.
Webster's New World

Of, relating to, or belonging to the order Chelonia (Testudines), which includes the turtles and tortoises.

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Other Word Forms of Chelonian

Noun

Singular:
chelonian
Plural:
chelonians

Origin of Chelonian

  • From New Latin Chelōnia order name from Greek khelōnē tortoise

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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