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- [te-stoo-doh, -styoo-]
- /tɛˈstu doʊ, -ˈstyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [te-stoo-doh, -styoo-]
- /tɛˈstu doʊ, -ˈstyu-/
Definitions of testudines word
- noun plural testudines (among the ancient Romans) a movable shelter with a strong and usually fireproof arched roof, used for protection of soldiers in siege operations. 1
- noun plural testudines a shelter formed by overlapping oblong shields, held by soldiers above their heads. 1
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Origin of testudines
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400 for earlier sense “tumor”; 1600-10 for def 1; Middle English < Latin testūdō tortoise, tortoise shell, siege engine; akin to test2
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Parts of speech for Testudines
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testudines popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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