noun
terrapin
Terrapin (noun) means any of several small turtles found in various parts of the world.
noun
1
Any of several small turtles found in various parts of the world.
2
A small North American turtle that lives in fresh or slightly salty water, such as the diamondback terrapin.
3
The meat of this turtle, eaten as food.
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Etymology
Came from torup (“snapping turtle native to North America, especially the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)”), or from its etymon Powhatan *tōrəp (“sea turtle”), possibly with English -ine (the suffix forming derivative or diminutive nouns), perhaps influenced by Latin terra (“dry land; soil; planet Earth”). It is cognate with Abenaki tolba (“turtle”), Penobscot dolba and Unami (pisëla)tulpe (“soft-shelled turtle”).
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What is the meaning of terrapin?
"terrapin" (noun) means any of several small turtles found in various parts of the world.
What are the different meanings of terrapin?
"terrapin" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several small turtles found in various parts of the world; 2. A small North American turtle that lives in fresh or slightly salty water, such as the diamondback terrapin; 3. The meat of this turtle, eaten as food.
