noun
Uncommon
ridley
RIHD-lee
Ridley (noun) means a small sea turtle of the genus Lepidochelys, found in the Atlantic and Pacific. Example: “Conservationists tagged dozens of ridley turtles nesting on the beach.”
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A small sea turtle of the genus Lepidochelys, found in the Atlantic and Pacific.
"Conservationists tagged dozens of ridley turtles nesting on the beach."
How to use ridley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of small marine turtle; also a common surname and given name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ridleys
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Etymology
Of unknown origin.
Rhymes for ridley
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What does “ridley” mean?
The word “ridley” means a small sea turtle of the genus Lepidochelys, found in the Atlantic and Pacific. In plain terms, a type of small marine turtle; also a common surname and given name.
How do you pronounce “ridley”?
“Ridley” is pronounced RIHD-lee (/ˈɹɪdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “ridley” in a sentence?
Here is “ridley” used in a sentence: “Conservationists tagged dozens of ridley turtles nesting on the beach.”
What part of speech is “ridley”?
“Ridley” is a noun.
Is “ridley” a common word?
“Ridley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
