turtle
//ˈtɜːr.t̬əl//
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.