01 n. Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh and brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food.
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Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh and brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Alligator terrapin —
the snapping turtle.
Mud terrapin —
any one of numerous species of American tortoises of the genus Cinosternon.
Painted terrapin —
the painted turtle. See under Painted.
Speckled terrapin —
a small fresh-water American terrapin (Chelopus guttatus) having the carapace black with round yellow spots; -- called also spotted turtle.