Meaning Of The Word Diamondback terrapin

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diamondback terrapin in American English
noun: any of several edible turtles of the genus Malaclemys, found in tidewaters of the eastern and southern U.S., having diamond-shaped markings on the back

diamondback terrapin in British English
noun: any edible North American terrapin of the genus Malaclemys, esp M. terrapin, occurring in brackish and tidal waters and having diamond-shaped markings on the shell: family Emydidae

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