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turtle

tur·tle

turtle

 
pronunciation:
tuhr tl
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part of speech: noun
definition: a reptile with a soft body covered by a hard shell that lives in water or on land. A turtle pulls its head, legs, and tail into its shell for protection.
 
derivation: turtler (n.)
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  invertebrate, ocean, pet, reptile, water