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Added 10 October 2026

chelonian

/kɪˈləʊ.ni.ən/ adjective

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Of, relating to, or belonging to the order Chelonia (Testudines), which includes the turtles and tortoises.

noun

A reptile of the order Chelonia (Testudines).

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