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testudinate en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From Latin testūdin- + -ate, from oblique stem of Latin testūdō, from testa.

Meanings

  1. Of, like or relating to a tortoise.
    • 2003: Fans of the testudinate pace and art-house vibe of writer-director Sally Potter — editorial review of the DVD The Man Who Cried, http://amazon.com
  2. Resembling a tortoise shell in appearance or structure; arched; vaulted.

Forms

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most testudinate Degree=Sup lexicographic
more testudinate Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Synonyms

testudinarious · testudinal

testudinate en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From a substantivation of the above adjective. Equivalent toLatin testūdin- + -ate, from oblique stem of Latin testūdō, from testa.

Meanings

  1. A turtle.
    • Cope..enumerates.. 13 sea-saurians, 48 testudinates, and 50 sea serpents. 1880, Library of Universal Knowledge, volume IV. 454:

Forms

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testudinates Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

thalassian · potamian