geometric tortoise en · NOUN
Meanings
- Tortoises of South Africa, having a strong carapace with distinctive geometric patterns ▸ Any of the species Psammobates geometricus of South African tortoises with radial black and yellow markings.
- Tortoises of South Africa, having a strong carapace with distinctive geometric patterns ▸ Any of the species of genus Psammobates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| geometric tortoises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
serrated tortoise (Psammobates oculifer, tent tortoise, Psammobates geometricus (genus Psammobates)