Malaclemys

noun

Mal·​a·​clem·​ys
-ˈklemə̇s
: a genus of moderate-sized North American edible terrapins (family Testudinidae) comprising the diamondback terrapins

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from malac- + -clemys (from Greek klemmys tortoise)

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“Malaclemys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malaclemys. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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