HyperDic: chelydra_serpentina

English > 1 sense of the expression Chelydra serpentina:
NOUNanimalChelydra serpentina, common snapping turtle, snapperlarge-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water
English > Chelydra serpentina: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaninglarge-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite.
Synonymscommon snapping turtle, snapper
Member ofChelydra, genus Chelydrasnapping turtles
Broadersnapping turtlelarge aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws
Catalanchelydra serpentina

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