tortoise

Meanings

• noun

  A slow-moving reptile having a heavy shell and a distinctively shaped body.

  - "The tortoise is the slowest among all animals."
  - "Children often keep pet tortoises."
  - "Tortoises are omnivores and eat both plants and meat."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762789"

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Synonyms

shellpad

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tortoise
choirloom , noisome , poise , toise

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Variants

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tortoise , tortoises , tortoise beetle , tortoise beetles , desert tortoise , desert tortoises , giant tortoise , giant tortoises , box tortoise , box turtle , box turtles , gofer , gopher , gopher tortoise , gophers , pocket gopher

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Etymology

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The word 'tortoise' comes from the Old French word 'terois' or 'terotis', which means 'land turtle'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest tortoise on record is the Galapagos giant tortoise, which can weigh up to 917 pounds.

2. Tortoises have a unique way of breathing: they draw air in through their nostrils and out through their mouths.

3. Tortoises have a lifespan of up to 300 years.

4. Tortoises have a keen sense of smell and can detect food from a distance of up to a mile.

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Related Concepts

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1. turtle: The terms 'tortoise' and 'turtle' are often used interchangeably, but technically, a tortoise is a land-dwelling turtle, while a turtle can live both on land and in water.

2. testudines: The order Testudines, also known as the Order Testudines or the Testudines, is the order of reptiles that includes all living turtles and their extinct relatives.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the tortoise is considered a symbol of longevity, wisdom, and persistence. It is also a popular subject in literature, art, and mythology. For example, the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare is a well-known Aesop's fable that teaches the importance of perseverance.

How to Memorize "tortoise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a slow-moving, heavy-shelled reptile. Visualize its distinctively shaped body and its slow, deliberate movements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tortoise with the concept of 'slow and steady wins the race'. Visualize a tortoise moving steadily towards a finish line while a hare takes a nap.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tortoise: Takes Time' to remember the meaning of the word.

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