Meaning Of The Word Musk turtle

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musk turtle in American English
any of a family (Kinosternidae) of small, aquatic turtles having a heavy, musky scent; esp., any of a genus (Sternotherus) found in E North America
noun: any of several aquatic turtles of the genus Sternotherus, of North America, which, when disturbed, emit a musky secretion

musk turtle in British English
noun: any of several small turtles of the genus Sternotherus, esp S. odoratus ( common musk turtle or stinkpot), that emit a strong unpleasant odour: family Kinosternidae

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