chelonian Hear it!

chelonian definition

che·lo·nian (kə lō′nē ən)

adjective

of, like, or being a turtle

Etymology: < ModL Chelonia < Gr chelōnē (< IE base *ghelou-, turtle) + -an

noun

a turtle

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