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CHELYDRA

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Snapping turtles

Synonyms:

Chelydra; genus Chelydra

Classified under:

Nouns denoting animals

Hypernyms ("Chelydra" is a kind of...):

reptile genus (a genus of reptiles)

Meronyms (members of "Chelydra"):

Chelydra serpentina; common snapping turtle; snapper (large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite)

Holonyms ("Chelydra" is a member of...):

Chelydridae; family Chelydridae (snapping turtles)

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