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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGreen Turtle
/ɡriːn ˈtɜːr.təl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large sea turtle known for its greenish fat and a diet primarily consisting of seagrass.
"The green turtle is often seen grazing in shallow coastal waters." - 2
A species of turtle that is endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
"Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the green turtle from extinction."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'green turtle' originates from the late 18th century, derived from the color of its fat, which appears green when cooked. The word 'turtle' comes from the French 'tortue', which itself is derived from the Latin 'tortuca', meaning 'twisted', referring to the turtle's shell shape.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Green Turtle" is said worldwide
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tortue verte
Transliteration: tortue verte
"La tortue verte est souvent vue dans les eaux côtières peu profondes."
Grüne Meeresschildkröte
Transliteration: Grüne Meeresschildkröte
"Die grüne Meeresschildkröte ist eine gefährdete Art."
tartaruga verde
Transliteration: tartaruga verde
"La tartaruga verde si nutre principalmente di erba marina."
tortuga verde
Transliteration: tortuga verde
"La tortuga verde es una especie en peligro de extinción."
tartaruga verde
Transliteration: tartaruga verde
"A tartaruga verde é frequentemente vista em águas rasas."
हरी कछुआ
Transliteration: hari kachhua
"हरी कछुआ समुद्री जल में घास खाती है।"
绿海龟
Transliteration: lǜ hǎi guī
"绿海龟是濒危物种。"
녹색 바다거북
Transliteration: noksaek badageobuk
"녹색 바다거북은 해양 생태계에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
アオウミガメ
Transliteration: Aōumigame
"アオウミガメは海草を食べることで知られています。"
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