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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 reptile
The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the most widespread native turtle of North America. This turtle is a member of the genus Chrysemys, which is part
Painted_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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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)
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
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 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
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
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
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Beach may refer to: İztuzu Beach in Dalyan, Turkey, also known as "Turtle Beach" Turtle Beach (Florida), south of Sarasota, USA Turtle Beach, Northern
Turtle_Beach
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
US Navy crewed deep-ocean research submersible
Turtle (DSV-3) was a 16-ton, crewed deep-ocean research submersible owned by the United States Navy. It is sister to Alvin (DSV-2) and Sea Cliff (DSV-4)
DSV_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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
American automotive products company
Turtle Wax, Inc. (known simply as Turtle Wax) is an American manufacturer of automotive appearance products. The company was founded by Benjamin Hirsch
Turtle_Wax
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
American joke fraternity
The Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles ("International Association of Turtles", "Turtle Club" or similar title) started as an informal "drinking club"
Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles
Ancient_and_Honorable_Order_of_Turtles
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
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
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
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
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
Temple turtle may refer to: Yellow-headed temple turtle (Heosemys annandalii), a Southeast Asian geoemydid turtle species often kept in Buddhist temples
Temple_turtle
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle River may refer to: Turtle River (Manitoba), a tributary of Dauphin Lake Turtle River, near Ignace, Ontario Rivière à la Tortue or Turtle River
Turtle_River
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
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
Topics referred to by the same term
Musk turtle is the common name given to three genera of aquatic turtles, all in the New World family Kinosternidae: Sternotherus, the musk turtles proper
Musk_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
Topics referred to by the same term
Turtle Lake may refer to: Canada Turtle Lake (Temagami), in Ontario Turtle Lake (Saskatchewan) Turtle Lake Monster, cryptid that allegedly lives in the
Turtle_Lake
Fictional character
</noinclude> Salvatore "Turtle" Assante is a fictional character central to the narrative of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage, which
Turtle_(Entourage)
Species of turtle
softshell turtle or Bostami turtle or Mohan (Nilssonia nigricans), previously placed in genus Aspideretes, is a species of freshwater turtle found in India
Black_softshell_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
River turtles may refer to: Emydidae, a family of freshwater river turtles including pond turtles, map turtles, box turtles, cooters and sliders Dermatemydidae
River_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
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
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
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
turtles, tortoises, and terrapins from literature, movies and other elements of popular culture. Post turtle Ograbme Cultural depictions of turtles and
List_of_fictional_turtles
Lebanese environmentalist (1949–2026)
environmentalist and biologist who specialised in the protection of endangered sea turtles. Khalil was seriously injured in a June 2026 Israeli attack in the southern
Mona_Khalil
Species of turtle
The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) is a species of box turtle with five existing subspecies. It is found throughout the Eastern United States and
Common_box_turtle
Warner Bros. theatrical cartoon character
Cecil Turtle is a fictional character in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of films. Though he made only three theatrical appearances
Cecil_Turtle
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
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
Topics referred to by the same term
Loggerhead turtle may refer to: Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), also called the loggerhead, a species of sea turtle found throughout the world
Loggerhead turtle (disambiguation)
Loggerhead_turtle_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Pond turtle may refer to: Emydidae, a family of pond turtles Emys, a genus of Emydidae European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) Sicilian pond turtle (Emys
Pond_turtle
Practice of raising turtles commercially
Turtle farming is the practice of raising turtles and tortoises of various species commercially. Raised animals are sold for use as gourmet food, traditional
Turtle_farming
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
TURTLE
TURTLE
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’.
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’.
Female
Native American
Native American Miwok name AWANATA means "turtle."
Boy/Male
Native American
Turtle dove.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
A Dove; A Ringed Turtle Dove
Female
Hebrew
(תּï‹×¨Ö´×™) Hebrew name TORI means "my turtledove." Compare with another form of Tori.
Female
Native American
Native American Shawnee name METHOATASKE means "turtle laying its eggs."
Male
Native American
Native American Miwok name HOWI means "turtle-dove."
TURTLE
TURTLE
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Symbolizing Prosperity and Nature
Boy/Male
Indian
Daring Person; Guts
Girl/Female
Tamil
Parthivi | பாரà¯à®¤à¯€à®µà¯€
Goddess Sita
Boy/Male
Greek American Persian
Rich; wealthy.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Lamp of the Guru
Girl/Female
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Traditional
Giver of Good News
Boy/Male
English American
A barrel maker.
Girl/Female
Indian
A smile
Boy/Male
Tamil
Abhaya Prada | அபயபà¯à®°à®¤à®¾Â
Bestowed of safety, Another name of Lord Vishnu
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
TURTLE
TURTLE
TURTLE
TURTLE
TURTLE
n.
The act, practice, or art of catching turtles.
a.
Slow-footed.
n.
One who catches turtles or tortoises.
n.
The musk turtle, or musk tortoise. See under Musk.
n.
The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.
n.
A turtle.
n.
A snapping turtle; as, the alligator snapper.
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 turtle cowrie.
n.
Any one of the numerous species of Testudinata, especially a sea turtle, or chelonian.
n.
The turtlehead.
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.
The turtledove.
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.
An American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) having white flowers shaped like the head of a turtle. Called also snakehead, shell flower, and balmony.
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.
The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.