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diamondback terrapin

dia·mond·back ter·ra·pin
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-muh nd-bak, dahy-uh- ter-uh-pin]
    • /ˈdaɪ məndˌbæk, ˈdaɪ ə- ˈtɛr ə pɪn/
    • /dˈaɪəməndbˌak tˈerəpˌɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-muh nd-bak, dahy-uh- ter-uh-pin]
    • /ˈdaɪ məndˌbæk, ˈdaɪ ə- ˈtɛr ə pɪn/

Definitions of diamondback terrapin words

  • noun diamondback terrapin any edible North American terrapin of the genus Malaclemys, esp M. terrapin, occurring in brackish and tidal waters and having diamond-shaped markings on the shell: family Emydidae 3
  • noun diamondback terrapin any of several edible turtles of the genus Malaclemys, found in tidewaters of the eastern and southern U.S., having diamond-shaped markings on the back. 1
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Origin of diamondback terrapin

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Diamondback terrapin

noun
adjective
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adverb
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diamondback terrapin popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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