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alligator snapping turtle

al·li·ga·tor snap tur·tle
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-i-gey-ter snap tur-tl]
    • /ˈæl ɪˌgeɪ tər snæp ˈtɜr tl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-i-gey-ter snap tur-tl]
    • /ˈæl ɪˌgeɪ tər snæp ˈtɜr tl/

Definitions of alligator snapping turtle words

  • noun alligator snapping turtle a large American snapping turtle, Macroclemys temmincki, having three prominent ridges on its shell and a wormlike process on the floor of the mouth used to attract prey. 1
  • noun alligator snapping turtle A large freshwater turtle of the genus Macrochelys. 0
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Origin of alligator snapping turtle

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800

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alligator snapping turtle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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