Tortoise
- Pronunciation
- /tor-TICE/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tortoise
- Plural
- Tortoises
Definition
A large reptile characterized by a shell that resembles a dome, often found in various habitats.
Etymology
From Latin 'testudo', meaning 'turtle'.
Example
The giant Aldabra tortoise is the largest species of tortoise known.
Related Terms
- Reptiles
- Shell
- Testudines