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boofhead tortoise

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Australia/bʊf.hɛd ˈtɔ.təs/

boofhead tortoise noun: a small turtle, Emydura macquarii, of northern Australia.

Noun

boofhead tortoise (plural boofhead tortoises)

  1. A small turtle, Emydura macquarii, of northern Australia.

Forms of boofhead tortoise

pluralboofhead tortoises

Origin of boofhead tortoise

From boofhead + tortoise, referring to the large head developed by the female in old age.

Questions about boofhead tortoise

What does boofhead tortoise mean?
Boofhead tortoise means a small turtle, Emydura macquarii, of northern Australia.
What part of speech is boofhead tortoise?
Boofhead tortoise is a noun.
How do you pronounce boofhead tortoise?
Boofhead tortoise is pronounced /bʊf.hɛd ˈtɔ.təs/ (Australia).
What is the plural of boofhead tortoise?
The plural of boofhead tortoise is boofhead tortoises.

Words near boofhead tortoise in the dictionary

  1. boof
  2. boofed
  3. boofer
  4. boofers
  5. boofhead
  6. boofhead tortoise
  7. boofhead tortoises
  8. boofheaded
  9. boofheads
  10. boofier
  11. boofiest

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