chelonian

Definition of Chelonian in English :

1. chelonian, chelonian reptile

a reptile of the order Chelonia

2. chelonian

of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Chelonian

noun

1.

any reptile of the order Chelonia, including the tortoises and turtles, in which most of the body is enclosed in a protective bony capsule

adjective

2.

of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of the Chelonia

adjective

1.

of, like, or being a turtle

noun

2.

a turtle

n.

A reptile of the order Chelonia; a turtle or tortoise.