matamata turtle

A form of matamata — A side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.

Meanings

nounmatamata turtle (plural matamata turtles)

plural matamata turtles

  1. alternativeAlternative form of matamata.
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