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Greek tortoise

Greek tortoise noun: testudo graeca, a medium-sized tortoise widely distributed in the Mediterranean and known for its longevity.

Noun

Greek tortoise (plural Greek tortoises)

  1. Testudo graeca, a medium-sized tortoise widely distributed in the Mediterranean and known for its longevity.
    Synonyms:
    Moorish tortoise, spur-thighed tortoise

Synonyms of Greek tortoise

  • Moorish tortoise
  • spur-thighed tortoise

Forms of Greek tortoise

pluralGreek tortoises

Questions about Greek tortoise

What does Greek tortoise mean?
Greek tortoise means testudo graeca, a medium-sized tortoise widely distributed in the Mediterranean and known for its longevity.
What part of speech is Greek tortoise?
Greek tortoise is a noun.
What is the plural of Greek tortoise?
The plural of Greek tortoise is Greek tortoises.

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