terrapin


Definition: Meaning of, terrapin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɛrəpɪn /

  • noun
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terrapin terrapins
[countable]
  1. a small TURTLE that lives in water in warm areas
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terrapin used in phrases

  • diamondback terrapin (noun)
    1. of marshes along Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of United States
  • painted terrapin (noun)
    1. freshwater turtles having bright yellow and red markings; common in the eastern United States
  • red-bellied terrapin (noun)
    1. freshwater turtle of Chesapeake Bay tributaries having red markings on the lower shell
  • yellow-bellied terrapin (noun)
    1. freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets
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