terrapin

• Sustantivo que designa a varias tortugas norteamericanas comestibles, de patas palmeadas, que habitan en aguas dulces o salobres.

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.

   Tortuga de agua dulce comestible

   • 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.