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elodian

elodian noun: any of a group of tortoises (Elodites obs.) including the terrapins, in which the head and neck can be withdrawn.

Noun

elodian (plural elodians)

  1. (obsolete) Any of a group of tortoises (Elodites obs.) including the terrapins, in which the head and neck can be withdrawn.
    Synonyms:
    marsh tortoise

Synonyms of elodian

  • marsh tortoise

Forms of elodian

pluralelodians

Questions about elodian

What does elodian mean?
Elodian means any of a group of tortoises (Elodites obs.) including the terrapins, in which the head and neck can be withdrawn.
What part of speech is elodian?
Elodian is a noun.
What is the plural of elodian?
The plural of elodian is elodians.

Words near elodian in the dictionary

  1. elocutory
  2. elodea
  3. elodeas
  4. elodeid
  5. elodeids
  6. elodian
  7. elodians
  8. eloge
  9. eloges
  10. elogia
  11. elogies

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