tortoise

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• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)təs

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tortoise (plural tortoises)

1. Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of family Testudinidae, whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

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• terrapin
• turtle