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chelonian vs turtle

turtle vs chelonian

chelonian and turtle both are nouns.

chelonian is an adjective but turtle is not an adjective.

chelonian is not a verb while turtle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chelonian Yes Yes No No
turtle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, turtle is a hyponym of chelonian; that is, turtle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chelonian:
  • chelonian: a reptile of the order Chelonia
  • turtle: any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
chelonian (noun) turtle (noun)
a reptile of the order Chelonia any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
chelonian (adjective) turtle (adjective)
of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise
chelonian (verb) turtle (verb)
hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation
overturn accidentally
Difference between chelonian and turtle

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