morrocoy en · NOUN
Etymology
The turtle is named after the Morrocoy National Park in Venezuela, where the turtle is indigenous and was spotted for the first time.
Meanings
- A red-footed tortoise, of the species Chelonoidis carbonaria, from the West Indies.
- A yellow-footed tortoise, of the species Chelonoidis denticulata.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| morocoy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| morrocoys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |