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turtle meaning in Sanskrit

कच्छप kacchapa

UK/ˈtɜːtl̩//ˈtɝtl̩/

turtle in Sanskrit: कच्छप (kacchapa). In English, turtle means any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.

Sanskrit words for turtle

land or marine reptile with a shell
कच्छप kacchapa

English meaning of turtle

  1. noun Any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
  2. noun A marine reptile of that order.
  3. noun Senses resembling a turtle in protection.
  4. noun An Ancient Roman attack method, where the shields held by the soldiers hide them, not only left, right, front and back, but also from above.

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Questions about turtle in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of turtle in Sanskrit?
Turtle in Sanskrit is कच्छप (kacchapa).
turtle इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Turtle: कच्छप (kacchapa).
What does turtle mean in English?
Turtle means any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.

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