Terrapin: meaning, definitions and examples
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terrapin
[ ˈterəpɪn ]
turtle-like animal
A small turtle that primarily inhabits fresh or brackish water, typically found in North America. Terrapins have a distinctive diamond-shaped shell and webbed feet, making them adept swimmers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I spotted a terrapin basking in the sun near the riverbank.
- The terrapin quickly dove into the water when it sensed danger.
culinary
A small edible turtle with a diamond-shaped shell, often used in traditional Southern cuisine. Terrapins are considered a delicacy in some regions.
Synonyms
tortoise meat, turtle meat
Examples of usage
- She made a delicious terrapin stew for dinner.
- The restaurant's specialty is terrapin soup.
Translations
Translations of the word "terrapin" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cágado
🇮🇳 कछुआ
🇩🇪 Schildkröte
🇮🇩 kura-kura
🇺🇦 черепаха
🇵🇱 żółw
🇯🇵 カメ
🇫🇷 tortue
🇪🇸 tortuga
🇹🇷 kaplumbağa
🇰🇷 거북이
🇸🇦 سلحفاة
🇨🇿 želva
🇸🇰 korytnačka
🇨🇳 龟
🇸🇮 želva
🇮🇸 skjaldbaka
🇰🇿 тасбақа
🇬🇪 კუსი
🇦🇿 tısbağa
🇲🇽 tortuga
Word origin
The word 'terrapin' originated from the Algonquian word 'torope' meaning 'little turtle'. Terrapins have been an important food source for Native American tribes and early settlers. In the 19th century, terrapin became a popular dish in high-end restaurants, leading to overhunting and decline in terrapin populations.