boofhead tortoise
boofhead tortoise · boofhead tortoises
A small turtle, Emydura macquarii, of northern AustraliaA small turtle, Emydura macquarii, of northern Australia.
/bʊf.hɛd ˈtɔ.təs/
Meaning
1 sensesA small turtle, Emydura macquarii, of northern Australia.
Origin
From boofhead + tortoise, referring to the large head developed by the female in old age.From boofhead + tortoise, referring to the large head developed by the female in old age.
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Forms
plural: boofhead tortoises| Singular | boofhead tortoise |
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