green turtle

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Noun green turtle has 1 sense

green turtle, Chelonia mydas - large tropical turtle with greenish flesh used for turtle soup
--₁ is a kind of sea turtle, marine turtle
--₁ is a member of Chelonia, genus Chelonia

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Green Turtle

Definition:

The green turtle is a large marine reptile with a greenish-brown or black shell, found in tropical and subtropical waters.

Examples:

Noun:

The green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles, reaching lengths of up to 5 feet.
We spotted several green turtles swimming near the coral reef.

Adjective:

The green turtle hatchlings made their way to the ocean under the watchful eyes of conservationists.
We visited a green turtle sanctuary where injured turtles were being rehabilitated.

Verb:

During nesting season, female green turtles dig holes in the sand to lay their eggs.
The researchers are studying the migration patterns of green turtles in the Atlantic Ocean.