Meaning Of The Word Terrapin
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terrapin
countable noun: A terrapin is a reptile which has a thick shell covering its body and which lives partly in water and partly on land. terrapin in American English any of a family (Emydidae) of North American, terrestrial, freshwater or tidewater turtles, esp. the diamondback noun: any of several edible North American turtles of the family Emydidae, inhabiting fresh or brackish waters, esp. the diamondback terrapin: some are threatened or endangered terrapin in British English noun: any of various web-footed chelonian reptiles that live on land and in fresh water and feed on small aquatic animals: family Emydidae |
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