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terrapin

/ˈtɛr.ə.pɪn/

Traduction: Nom désignant diverses tortues nord-américaines comestibles, à pattes palmées, vivant en eau douce ou saumâtre.

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/ˈtɛr.ə.pɪn/C1formalamerican
  • frNom désignant diverses tortues nord-américaines comestibles, à pattes palmées, vivant en eau douce ou saumâtre.

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.

    frTortue d'eau douce ou saumâtre 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.
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