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Order of reptiles with a shell and beak
toothless beak. Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira (side necked turtles) and Cryptodira (hidden necked turtles), which differ in
Turtle
Species of large sea reptile
green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black sea turtle, and Pacific green turtle, is a species of large sea turtle of the family
Green_sea_turtle
Reptiles of the superfamily Chelonioidea
Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira. The seven
Sea_turtle
American rock band
The Turtles were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965. The band achieved several Top 40 hits throughout the latter half of
The_Turtles
Giant turtle supporting or containing the world
The World Turtle, also called the Cosmic Turtle or the World-Bearing Turtle, is a mytheme of a giant turtle (or tortoise) supporting or containing the
World_Turtle
Species of turtle
alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. They are the largest freshwater turtle in North America
Alligator_snapping_turtle
Species of turtles
The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a species of large, freshwater turtles in the family Chelydridae. Its natural range extends from southeastern
Common_snapping_turtle
Statement of infinite regress
"Turtles all the way down" is an expression of the problem of infinite regress. The saying alludes to the mythological idea of a World Turtle that supports
Turtles_all_the_way_down
Species of turtle
The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), also known commonly as Muhlenberg's turtle, is a critically endangered species of semiaquatic turtle in the family
Bog_turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
up turtle in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A turtle is a reptile, most of whose body is shielded by a special bony or cartilaginous shell. Turtle(s)
Turtle_(disambiguation)
Species of reptile
The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the most widespread native turtle of North America. It lives in relatively slow-moving fresh waters, from southern
Painted_turtle
Indigenous American name for Earth or North America
"Turtle Island" is a name used by some Indigenous peoples of the Americas to refer to Earth or North America. It is also commonly used among both Indigenous
Turtle_Island
Species of marine reptile
leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle, leathery turtle or simply the luth, is a large species of sea turtle. The largest
Leatherback_sea_turtle
Shield for the ventral and dorsal parts of turtles
The turtle shell is a shield for turtles (order Testudines), completely enclosing all the turtle's vital organs and in some cases even the head. It comprises
Turtle_shell
Critically endangered species of turtle
turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), also commonly known as the Red River giant softshell turtle, the Shanghai softshell turtle, the speckled softshell turtle,
Yangtze giant softshell turtle
Yangtze_giant_softshell_turtle
2016 animated fantasy drama film
The Red Turtle is a 2016 animated fantasy drama film directed by Dutch animator Michaël Dudok de Wit who co-wrote the film with French screenwriter Pascale
The_Red_Turtle
Vector graphics using a relative cursor on a Cartesian plane
computer graphics, turtle graphics are vector graphics using a relative cursor (the "turtle") upon a Cartesian plane (x and y axis). Turtle graphics is a key
Turtle_graphics
15th–19th century type of Korean warship
A turtle ship (Korean: 거북선; RR: geobukseon; Korean pronunciation: [kʌ.buk̚.s͈ʌn]) was a type of warship that was used by the Korean Joseon Navy from the
Turtle_ship
Topics referred to by the same term
the black turtle or black sea turtle Indian black turtle, a species of turtle found in South Asia West African black turtle, a species of turtle in the family
Black_turtle
Soup made with turtles
Turtle soup, also known as terrapin soup, is a soup or stew made from the meat of turtles. Several versions of the soup exist in different cultures, and
Turtle_soup
Species of turtle
Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is a species of semi-aquatic turtle of the family Emydidae. This species is native to central and eastern parts
Blanding's_turtle
First submersible vessel used in combat
Turtle (also called American Turtle) was the world's first submarine, or by modern standards a submersible, with a documented record of use in combat
Turtle_(submersible)
Species of reptile
The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species
Hawksbill_sea_turtle
Species of land turtle
The wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is a species of land turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is native to northeastern North America. The genus
Wood_turtle
Species of marine reptile distributed throughout the world
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), loggerhead turtle or loggerhead, is a species of sea turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine
Loggerhead_sea_turtle
Species of turtle
The chicken turtle (Deirochelys reticularia) is a turtle native to the southeastern United States. It is the only extant member of the genus Deirochelys
Chicken_turtle
Family of land turtles
General American usage agrees; turtle is often a general term; tortoise is used only in reference to terrestrial turtles or, more narrowly, only those
Tortoise
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Boy or Turtleboy may refer to: Turtle Boy, nickname of the statue of a young boy riding a turtle on the Burnside Fountain in Worcester, Massachusetts
Turtle_Boy
Topics referred to by the same term
peoples. Turtle Island may also refer to: Turtle Island (Newcastle Bay), Torres Strait Islands archipelago, Australia Turtle Island, Bermuda Turtle Island
Turtle Island (disambiguation)
Turtle_Island_(disambiguation)
Genus of annelid worms
Turtle leeches are a genus, Ozobranchus, of leeches (Hirudinea) that feed exclusively on the blood of turtles. Only two species—Ozobranchus margoi and
Turtle_leech
Small, shiny variety of the common bean
The black turtle bean is a small, shiny variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) especially popular in Latin American cuisine, though it can also
Black_turtle_bean
Subspecies of reptile
The eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a subspecies within a group of hinge-shelled turtles normally called box turtles. T. c. carolina
Eastern_box_turtle
Species of turtle
eastern long-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis), also known commonly as the common long-necked turtle and the common snake-necked turtle, is an eastern
Eastern_long-necked_turtle
American video game developer
Turtle Rock Studios (known as Valve South between 2008 and 2010) is an American video game developer founded in March 2002 by Mike Booth. It was acquired
Turtle_Rock_Studios
Species of turtle
black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda spengleri), also commonly called the Vietnamese leaf turtle or the black-breasted hill turtle, a species of turtle (Order Testudines)
Black-breasted_leaf_turtle
Threatened or vulnerable species of bird
The European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a threatened or vulnerable member of the bird family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons. It breeds over
European_turtle_dove
Species of turtle
The Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox) is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae. The species is native to the Southeastern United States
Florida_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta), also known as the Fly River turtle, pitted-shelled turtle, and the Warrajan, is a species of turtle which is
Pig-nosed_turtle
American animated television series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (also known as Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles in some regions) is an American science fiction animated television series produced
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series)
Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_(1987_TV_series)
Species of turtle
The Arrau turtle (Podocnemis expansa), also known as the South American river turtle, giant South American turtle, giant Amazon River turtle, Arrau sideneck
Arrau_turtle
Species of sea turtle
sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), also called commonly the Atlantic ridley sea turtle, Kemp's ridley turtle, and Kemp's ridley, is a species of turtle in
Kemp's_ridley_sea_turtle
Species of freshwater turtle
giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii), also known commonly as Cantor's giant softshell turtle and the frog-faced softshell turtle, is a species of
Asian_giant_softshell_turtle
Obsolete taxon of turtle
The Hoàn Kiếm turtle (Rafetus leloii) was an obsolete or controversial taxon of turtle from Southeast Asia, based on specimens from Hoàn Kiếm Lake in Hanoi
Hoan_Kiem_turtle
Common name for several species of land turtle
Box turtle is the common name for several species of land turtle. It may refer to those of the genus Cuora or Pyxidea, which are the Asian box turtles, or
Box_turtle
Format for expressing data in the RDF data model
Triple Language (Turtle) is a syntax and file format for expressing data in the Resource Description Framework (RDF) data model. Turtle syntax is similar
Turtle_(syntax)
Topics referred to by the same term
Red turtle may refer to: Red side-necked turtle, a species of turtle found in Colombia and possibly Peru and Brazil. Red-eared slider, the most popular
Red_turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
Giant softshell turtle may refer to the following: Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii), or Cantor's giant softshell turtle New Guinea giant
Giant_softshell_turtle
Subspecies of turtle
and logs into the water. This species was previously known as Troost's turtle in honor of an American herpetologist Gerard Troost. Trachemys scripta troostii
Red-eared_slider
Miami chief (c.1747–1812)
Little Turtle (Miami-Illinois: Mihšihkinaahkwa) (c.1747 — July 14, 1812) was a Sagamore (chief) of the Miami people, who became one of the most famous
Little_Turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
Softshell turtle may refer to some members of the softshell turtles (Trionychidae family): Asiatic softshell turtle Florida softshell turtle Smooth softshell
Softshell turtle (disambiguation)
Softshell_turtle_(disambiguation)
Defensive gameplay strategy
Turtling is a gameplay strategy that emphasizes heavy defense, with little or no offense. A player who turtles minimizes risk to themselves while baiting
Turtling_(gameplay)
Russian tank with improvised extra armor
mangal (Russian: Царь-мангал, tsar mangal, lit: King of all Grills) or turtle tank refers to armored fighting vehicles that were fabricated from T-62
Turtle_tank
Summit in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States
Turtle Butte is a summit in Tripp County, South Dakota, in the United States. With an elevation of 2,343 feet (714 m), Turtle Butte is the 456th highest
Turtle_Butte
Species of sea turtle
The olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known commonly as the Pacific ridley sea turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Cheloniidae
Olive_ridley_sea_turtle
Political joke
"Post turtle" is a phrase that has been used in the political discourse of various countries based on an old joke about the leader of a group being comparable
Post_turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
turtling in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Turtling may refer to: Turtling (sailing), a sailing term to describe the inverting of a dinghy Turtling
Turtling
Species of turtle
The Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) is a species of softshell turtle that is native to mainland China (Inner Mongolia to Guangxi, including
Chinese_softshell_turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Islands can refer to: Turtle Islands Heritage Protected Area Turtle Islands National Park, Malaysia Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary, the Philippines
Turtle_Islands
Species of turtle
States. It is also known commonly as the common musk turtle, eastern musk turtle, or stinkpot turtle due to its ability to release a foul musky odor from
Sternotherus_odoratus
Species of turtle
three-toed box turtle (Terrapene triunguis) is a species within the genus of hinge-shelled turtles commonly referred to as box turtles. This species is
Three-toed_box_turtle
Computer programming language
turtle graphics, in which commands for movement and drawing produced line or vector graphics, either on screen or with a small robot termed a turtle.
Logo_(programming_language)
Children's television show
preschool educational children's television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois, and co-produced by Nelvana
Franklin_(TV_series)
American media franchise
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is an American media franchise created by comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It follows Leonardo, Donatello
Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles
Gaming accessory manufacturer
The Turtle Beach Corporation (commonly referred to as Turtle Beach) is an American gaming accessory manufacturer[citation needed] based in San Diego, California
Turtle_Beach_Corporation
American nonprofit conservation organization
and injured sea turtles. It began from the Topsail Turtle Project, a volunteer initiative that works to preserve and protect sea turtle nests, nesting
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center
Karen_Beasley_Sea_Turtle_Center
Species of turtle
commonly known as the Chinese pond turtle, the Chinese three-keeled pond turtle, or Reeves' turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae, a family
Chinese_pond_turtle
Fictional character from Alice in Wonderland
The Mock Turtle is a fictional character devised by Lewis Carroll for his popular 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Its name is taken from a
Mock_Turtle
Group of South Indian folktales
The Turtle Prince or The Tortoise Prince (āmai rāja katai) refers to a group of South Indian and Sri Lankan folktales in which a prince in turtle form
The_Turtle_Prince
North American land turtles of the genus Terrapene
North American box turtles are land turtles of the genus Terrapene. Although box turtles are superficially similar to tortoises in terrestrial habits
North_American_box_turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Man may refer to: Ernie Lee Brown, Jr., nicknamed "The Turtle Man", whose exploits are the subject of the Animal Planet series Call of the Wildman
Turtle_Man
Legendary Chinese creature
A dragon turtle (Chinese : 龍龜, pinyin : Lóngguī) is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology:
Dragon_turtle
1940s class of educational robots
Turtles are a class of educational robots designed originally in the late 1940s (largely under the auspices of researcher William Grey Walter)[citation
Turtle_(robot)
Topics referred to by the same term
European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) Oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis) Dusky turtle dove (Streptopelia lugens) Adamawa turtle dove (Streptopelia
Turtledove
American animated television series
Tooter Turtle is an American animated television series about a turtle which first appeared on TV in 1960, as a segment of the King Leonardo and His Short
Tooter_Turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Mountain or Turtle Mountains may refer to: Turtle Mountain in Alberta, Canada Turtle Mountain in Shanxi, China Turtle Mountain (electoral district)
Turtle_Mountain
Topics referred to by the same term
Swamp turtle or swamp terrapin may refer to: Burmese eyed turtle (Morenia ocellata) African helmeted turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa) West African mud turtle (Pelusios
Swamp_turtle
Soup made with calf's head
Mock turtle soup is an English soup that was created in the mid-18th century as an imitation of green turtle soup. It often uses brains and organ meats
Mock_turtle_soup
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Creek may refer to: Canada Turtle Creek (New Brunswick), a tributary of the Petitcodiac River United States Turtle Creek (New Jersey), a tributary
Turtle_Creek
Species of turtle
The oblong turtle (Chelodina oblonga), also known commonly as the narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle, southwestern snake-necked turtle, (western) long-neck(ed)
Oblong_turtle
Turtle racing is a traditional activity in rural America, typically held as part of a county fair, 4th of July celebration, or other festival. It is primarily
Turtle_racing
Annual observance
World Turtle Day is an annual observance held every May 23rd. It began in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue. The day was created as a yearly
World_Turtle_Day
Family of turtles
Trionychidae is a family of turtles, commonly known as softshell turtles or simply softshells. The family was described by Leopold Fitzinger in 1826. Softshells
Trionychidae
Species of turtle
The spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata), the only species of the genus Clemmys, is a small, semi-aquatic turtle. Their broad, smooth, low upper shell, or
Spotted_turtle
Species of bird
The Barbary dove, ringed turtle dove, ringneck dove, ring-necked turtle dove, or ring dove (Streptopelia risoria) is a domestic member of the dove and
Barbary_dove
Species of turtle
The spiny turtle (Heosemys spinosa) is a South-East Asian turtle species. It inhabits lowland and hill rainforest, usually dwelling in the vicinity of
Spiny_turtle
Turtle Run is a stream located entirely within Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is a tributary of the South Fork Hughes River. Turtle Run was so named
Turtle_Run
Turtles are frequently depicted in popular culture as easygoing, patient, and wise creatures. Due to their long lifespan, slow movement, sturdiness, and
Cultural depictions of turtles
Cultural_depictions_of_turtles
South Korean snack food brand
Turtle Chips (Korean: 꼬북칩; RR: Kkobuk chip) are a brand of chips that are made by South Korean snack company Orion. They get their name from their shape
Turtle_Chips
Topics referred to by the same term
The Voice of the Turtle may refer to: The Voice of the Turtle (play), 1943, by John William Van Druten The Voice of the Turtle (film), 1947, based on
The_Voice_of_the_Turtle
Extinct hamlet in Missouri, U.S.
Turtle is an extinct town in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. A post office called Turtle was
Turtle,_Missouri
Modern fable
the Turtle does not appear in the Panchatantra, which suggests that the fable is Persian in origin. In The Scorpion and the Turtle, it is a turtle that
The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog
Chinese mythological turtle
simplified Chinese: 鳌; pinyin: áo < Old Chinese (ZS): *ŋaːw) is a large marine turtle in Chinese mythology. He was thought to have lived in the South China Sea
Ao_(turtle)
Species of turtle
as the broad-shelled turtle, broad-shelled river turtle, or broad-shelled snake-necked turtle, is a pleurodiran freshwater turtle found in south-eastern
Chelodina_expansa
Species of turtle
American box turtle sometimes referred to as the western box turtle or the ornate box turtle. It is one of two recognized species of box turtle in the United
Terrapene_ornata
Species of turtle
The Chinese box turtle (simplified Chinese: 食蛇龟; traditional Chinese: 食蛇龜; pinyin: shíshéguī; lit. 'Snake-eating turtle'), also known as the yellow-margined
Chinese_box_turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Bay may refer to: Turtle Bay, Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York City Turtle Bay, O'ahu, in the Hawaiian archipelago Turtle Bay, Bermuda, bay
Turtle_Bay
Park in St. Louis, Missouri, US
Turtle Park (also Turtle Playground) is a sculpture park located at the southern edge of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri at the intersection of Oakland
Turtle_Park
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Rock may refer to: Turtle Rock, Irvine, California Turtle Rock Elementary School, an elementary school in southern Irvine, California Turtle Rock
Turtle_Rock
Species of turtle
golden coin turtle (Cuora trifasciata), also known commonly as the Chinese three-banded box turtle and the Chinese three-striped box turtle, is a species
Golden_coin_turtle
Brand of candy by DeMet's Candy Company
Turtles are a candy made with pecans and caramel dipped in chocolate, with a shape resembling a turtle. The name is trademarked by DeMet's Candy Company
Turtles_(chocolate)
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TURTLE
Female
Hebrew
(תּï‹×¨Ö´×™) Hebrew name TORI means "my turtledove." Compare with another form of Tori.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name þorkell, a reduced form of Old Norse þórketill, composed of the elements þórr (name of the Scandinavian god of thunder; see Thor) + ketill ‘cauldron’. The personal name Thurkill or Thirkill was in widespread use in England in the Middle Ages; in northern England it was introduced directly by settlers from Scandinavia, whereas in the South it was the result of Norman influence.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : unexplained; possibly an ornamental name from Yiddish turkltoyb ‘turtle dove’.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
A Dove; A Ringed Turtle Dove
Female
Native American
Native American Shawnee name METHOATASKE means "turtle laying its eggs."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Turkel.English : nickname for a mild and gentle or affectionate person, from Middle English turtel ‘turtle dove’.English : nickname for a crippled or deformed person, from Old French tourtel, a diminutive of tourt ‘crooked’.
Boy/Male
Native American
Turtle dove.
Female
Native American
Native American Miwok name AWANATA means "turtle."
Male
Native American
Native American Miwok name HOWI means "turtle-dove."
TURTLE
TURTLE
Boy/Male
Indian
Design
Boy/Male
Native American
Black kettle.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Opener
Girl/Female
Muslim
Rising of light
Female
Japanese
(èŒ) Japanese name MOE means "budding."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Another name of Lord Vishnu
Male
Russian
Variant spelling of Russian Makariy, MAKARI means "blessed."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
A Portion of Fire
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dhrupat | தà¯à®°à¯à®ªà®¾à®¤
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Full of Splendor; Beautiful
TURTLE
TURTLE
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TURTLE
n.
Any one of the numerous species of Testudinata, especially a sea turtle, or chelonian.
n.
The act, practice, or art of catching turtles.
n.
The turtledove.
n.
An American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) having white flowers shaped like the head of a turtle. Called also snakehead, shell flower, and balmony.
n.
One who catches turtles or tortoises.
n. pl.
An order of reptiles which includes the turtles and tortoises. The body is covered by a shell consisting of an upper or dorsal shell, called the carapace, and a lower or ventral shell, called the plastron, each of which consists of several plates.
n.
A snapping turtle; as, the alligator snapper.
n.
The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.
n.
A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle.
n.
Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate.
n.
Any one of several species of pigeons more or less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata).
n.
The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.
n.
The turtlehead.
a.
Slow-footed.
v. t.
A slice of beef, broiled, or cut for broiling; -- also extended to the meat of other large animals; as, venison steak; bear steak; pork steak; turtle steak.
n.
The turtle cowrie.
n.
The musk turtle, or musk tortoise. See under Musk.
n.
A turtle.