testudinate

(tes to̵̅o̅d'n it, -tyo̵̅o̅d'n-; -āt′)

adjective

  1. arched or vaulted like a tortoise shell
  2. having a protective bony shell, as the turtle

Origin: LL testudinatus: see testudo

noun

a turtle

See testudinate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, relating to, or resembling a turtle or tortoise.
noun
A turtle or tortoise.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Testūdināta, order name

Origin: , from Testūdō, type genus

Origin: , from Latin testūdō, testūdin-, tortoise; see testudo

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