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chelonian

/kɪˈloʊ.ni.ən/

Traduction: Qui se rapporte aux tortues (terrestres, marines ou d'eau douce) ou qui leur ressemble (ordre des Testudines)., Reptile appartenant à l'ordre des chéloniens, qui comprend les tortues terrestres, les tortues aquatiques et les tortues marines.

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adjective

/kɪˈloʊ.ni.ən/C2formalscientific
  • frQui se rapporte aux tortues (terrestres, marines ou d'eau douce) ou qui leur ressemble (ordre des Testudines).

Relating to or resembling turtles, tortoises, or terrapins (order Testudines).

  1. Relating to turtles or tortoisesC2formal

    Of, relating to, or resembling a turtle or tortoise.

    frchélonien (adjectif)

    • The chelonian shell is a remarkable evolutionary adaptation.
    • Chelonian species are found on every continent except Antarctica.
    • The chelonian anatomy includes a unique skeletal structure.
Formes
  • more chelonian comparative form
  • most chelonian superlative form

noun

/kɪˈləʊ.ni.ən/C2formalscientific
  • frReptile appartenant à l'ordre des chéloniens, qui comprend les tortues terrestres, les tortues aquatiques et les tortues marines.
  1. Reptile of the order CheloniaC1formal

    A reptile belonging to the order Chelonia, which includes turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

    frChélonien

    • The chelonian slowly crossed the road.
    • Many chelonians are known for their long lifespans.
    • The zoo has a special exhibit for various chelonians.

    Synonymesturtle

Formes
  • chelonians plural form
  • chelonians' possessive plural form
  • chelonian's possessive singular form