tortoise in Latin

tortoise in Latin is testūdō, testudo — tortoise means a land-dwelling reptile with a hard domed shell into which it can withdraw its head and legs for protection.

tortoise in Latin

testūdō

noun

Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae (chiefly, North America) or the order Testudines (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India) , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

testudo

noun

What does "tortoise" mean?

noun A land-dwelling reptile with a hard domed shell into which it can withdraw its head and legs for protection.
"The tortoise moved slowly across the garden."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

tortoise in a sentence

The tortoise moved slowly across the garden.
Some tortoise species can live for over a hundred years.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tortoise" in Latin?

"tortoise" in Latin is testūdō, testudo. tortoise means: A land-dwelling reptile with a hard domed shell into which it can withdraw its head and legs for protection.

How do you use "tortoise" in a sentence?

Example: "The tortoise moved slowly across the garden." In Latin, "tortoise" is testūdō, testudo.

Are there other ways to say "tortoise" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "tortoise": testūdō, testudo.

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