Phonetics:
/ˈtɔː.təs/
/ˈtɔːɹ.təs/
Meanings:
noun
Definition: Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae or the order Testudines , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.
Synonyms: shellpad,