Definition of turtle

turtlenoun

(loài) rùa biển

/ˈtəːtl/

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The word "turtle" is derived from the Old English word "torhtle" or "tortle", which was used to describe a type of slow-moving reptile. This word is likely related to the Old Norse word "þorðla", which also means "tortoise". The modern English word "turtle" has been in use since the 14th century, and has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*thurjiz", which is also the source of the modern German word "Schildkröte" (tortoise). In Latin, the word for turtle is "testudo", which is thought to be related to the verb "testudare", meaning "to protect oneself like a turtle" - possibly due to the animal's protective shell. The word "turtle" has evolved over time, but its roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic languages are still evident in its modern form.

Summary
type danh từ
meaning(như) turtle
meaning(động vật học) rùa ((thường) chỉ rùa biển)
meaningthịt rùa
type nội động từ
meaningcâu rùa, bắt rùa
namespace

a large reptile with a hard round shell that lives in the sea

một loài bò sát lớn có vỏ tròn cứng sống ở biển

Related words and phrases

any reptile with a large shell, for example a tortoise or terrapin

bất kỳ loài bò sát nào có vỏ lớn, ví dụ như rùa hoặc terrapin