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testudineous

Testudineous (adj) means Characteristic of a tortoise, or the shell of a tortoise.

adj
1
Characteristic of a tortoise, or the shell of a tortoise.
2
As slow as a tortoise.
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Etymology

From Latin testūdin- + -eous, from oblique stem of Latin testūdō, from testa.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of testudineous?

"testudineous" (adj) means characteristic of a tortoise, or the shell of a tortoise.

What are the different meanings of testudineous?

"testudineous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Characteristic of a tortoise, or the shell of a tortoise; 2. As slow as a tortoise.

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