tortoise

• Reptile terrestre, généralement herbivore, à carapace haute et bombée et à membres robustes et massifs, vivant dans les régions arides du monde entier sauf en Australie et en Antarctique.

A land-dwelling reptile, typically herbivorous, with a high domed shell and sturdy, elephant-like limbs, found in arid regions worldwide except Australia and Antarctica.

1. A2formal

   A slow-moving land reptile with a hard, domed shell, typically found in dry regions around the world except Australia and Antarctica. It usually eats plants and has thick, elephant-like legs with claws.

   Tortue terrestre

   • The tortoise slowly crossed the garden path.
   • In many cultures, the tortoise symbolizes longevity and patience.
   • The giant tortoise can live for over a hundred years.