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terrapin n

(countable, obsolete) Any turtle. (countable, historical) Any of several small turtles native to North America that live in brackish or fresh water, especially the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin). (countable) Any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae found throughout the world. (uncountable, historical) The flesh of such a turtle used as food.

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