giant tortoise en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any member or species of the genus Geochelone, land tortoises reaching 1.3 meters in length and with average life spans exceeding 100 years.
- Any of several species of reptile of the extinct genera Cylindraspis and Dipsochelys and species Meiolania platyceps.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| giant tortoises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
pt tartaruga-gigante (a giant tortoise) · es tortuga gigante (a giant tortoise) · vo gianatortug (a giant tortoise) · ca tortuga gegant (a giant tortoise) · es galápago (a giant tortoise) · tl galapago (a giant tortoise) · de Riesenschildkröte (a giant tortoise)