leaf turtle

noun

An Asian leaf turtle (Cyclemys dentata).

Meanings

nounleaf turtle (plural leaf turtles)

plural leaf turtles

  1. An Asian leaf turtle (Cyclemys dentata).
  2. Any turtle in genus Cyclemys.
  3. Any of certain similar turtles in subfamily Geoemydinae.
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APA

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Chicago

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