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chelonian(dictionary)

chelonian (iou)



chelonian adjective & noun. E19.
[from mod. Latin Chelonia, from Greek khelone tortoise: see -IA2, -AN.]
Zoology.
A. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the reptilian order Testudines (formerly Chelonia), which includes the tortoises, turtles, and terrapins. E19.
b. noun. A reptile of this order. E19.