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turtle

|tur/tle|

A2

🇺🇸

/ˈtɜːr.təl/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɜː.tl̩/

shelled reptile

Etymology
Etymology Information

'turtle' originates from the French word 'tortue', which was derived from the Latin word 'tartaruchus', meaning 'of the underworld'.

Historical Evolution

'tortue' transformed into the English word 'turtle' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to creatures of the underworld, but over time it evolved to refer to the reptile with a shell.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a reptile with a bony or leathery shell that protects it from predators.

The turtle slowly made its way across the beach.

Synonyms

tortoise

Verb 1

to capsize or turn upside down, especially in a boat.

The boat turtled in the rough waters.

Synonyms

capsize

Antonyms

right

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Idioms

turn turtle

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41