tortoise
The origin and history of tortoise.
Etymology
From Middle English tortuse, from Medieval Latin tortuca, of uncertain deeper origin; the modern spelling was likely shaped by the similar word "porpoise."
The origin and history of tortoise.
From Middle English tortuse, from Medieval Latin tortuca, of uncertain deeper origin; the modern spelling was likely shaped by the similar word "porpoise."
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