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- [ki-loh-nee-uh n]
- /kɪˈloʊ ni ən/
- /tʃelˈəʊniən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ki-loh-nee-uh n]
- /kɪˈloʊ ni ən/
Definitions of chelonian word
- noun chelonian any reptile of the order Chelonia, including the tortoises and turtles, in which most of the body is enclosed in a protective bony capsule 3
- adjective chelonian of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of the Chelonia 3
- adjective chelonian of, like, or being a turtle 3
- noun chelonian a turtle 3
- adjective chelonian belonging or pertaining to the order Chelonia, comprising the turtles. 1
- noun chelonian a turtle. 1
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Origin of chelonian
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin Cheloni(a) (< Greek chelṓn(ē) turtle + New Latin -ia, neuter plural noun suffix) + -an
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Parts of speech for Chelonian
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chelonian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chelonian usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chelonian
noun chelonian
- slowpoke — a person who makes slow progress.
- tortoise — a turtle, especially a terrestrial turtle.
- snapper — any of several large marine food fishes of the family Lutjanidae.
- terrapin — any of several edible North American turtles of the family Emydidae, inhabiting fresh or brackish waters, especially the diamondback terrapin: some are threatened or endangered.
- cooter — a large freshwater turtle, Pseudemus concinna, found in southern USA and northern Mexico
Top questions with chelonian
- what is a chelonian?
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