terrapin

• Substantiv, das verschiedene essbare nordamerikanische Schildkröten mit Schwimmfüßen bezeichnet, die im Süß- oder Brackwasser leben.

A noun referring to any of various edible North American web-footed turtles that inhabit fresh or brackish water.

1. Edible freshwater turtleB2formalamerican

   Any of various North American turtles that live in fresh or brackish water, often used for food.

   Sumpfschildkröte

   • The diamondback terrapin is a common species along the Atlantic coast.
   • Terrapins are often found in marshes and estuaries.
   • Some people keep terrapins as pets in aquariums.