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ridley Definition

rid·ley (rid)

noun

any of a genus (Lepidochelys, family Cheloniidae) of gray or olive marine turtles of tropical waters with a broad, heart-shaped shell

Etymology: < ? surname Ridley

Ridley Definition

Rid·ley (rid)

Ridley, Nicholas 1500?-55; Eng. bishop & Protestant reformer: burned at the stake for heresy

ridley Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

turtle: The most common species to be found in the sanctuary are hawksbill & olive ridley turtles.