turtle

//ˈtɜːr.t̬əl//
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Visual representation of turtle

Noun

turtleSingular
turtlesPlural
1

A slow-moving reptile with a hard protective shell into which it can retract its head and legs, typically living in water or on land.

The turtle slowly walked across the beach to the ocean.

2

The flesh of a turtle, especially the green turtle, used as food.

Turtle soup was once considered a delicacy.