Turtle
['tɜːt(ə)l] or ['tɝtl]
Definition
(noun.) any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming.
(verb.) hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation.
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Definition
(n.) The turtledove.
(n.) Any one of the numerous species of Testudinata, especially a sea turtle, or chelonian.
(n.) The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Turtle-dove.[2]. Sea-tortoise, marine tortoise.
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Definition
n. any tortoise but esp. the edible Green Turtle prized for the soup made from its flesh chief glory of aldermanic banquets—Calipash is the part of the animal that belongs to the upper shield a fatty gelatinous substance of a dull-greenish colour; Calipee the yellowish meat of the lower shield.—v.t. to pursue turtles.—ns. Tur′tleback a turtle-shaped projection on the bows or stern of a ship for the purpose of keeping off heavy seas; Tur′tler a hunter of turtles; Tur′tle-shell tortoise-shell: a turtle-cowry; Tur′tle-soup a soup the chief ingredient of which is turtle meat; Turt′ling the catching of turtles.—Green turtle a species of turtle which attains great size and is the source of real turtle-soup—its eggs also are much prized; Mock turtle a soup made of calf's head in lieu of turtle meat; Turn turtle to capsize as a boat.
n. a genus of Columbid of graceful build with small head and slender bill long wings and long rounded tail flying swiftly and noiselessly noted for their beauty of form and colour their soft cooing and their affection towards each other and their young.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream of seeing turtles, signifies that an unusual incident will cause you enjoyment, and improve your business conditions. To drink turtle soup, denotes that you will find pleasure in compromising intrigue.
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Examples
- It was cooked and eaten by several persons, who said it was quite fresh and good, and had the flavor of fresh turtle. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Nor did Dobbin try and convince him that Amelia's happiness was not centred in turtle-soup. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Finally I said, This is a fraud--that is what it is, it is a fraud--and if I had had any sense I might have known a cursed mud-turtle couldn't sing. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Mock turtle soup, bought ready made from a confectioner’s shop in Oxford street, Jan. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- George pooh-poohed the wine and bullied the waiters royally, and Jos gobbled the turtle with immense satisfaction. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He was just in the act of throwing a clod at a mud-turtle which was sunning itself on a small log in the brook. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- That object is, to be fed on turtle soup and venison with a gold spoon. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Some raw, fresh turtle came quite fresh. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- At my own house I had turtle cutlets fried; they were perfectly good, and tasted like turtle. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- But in vain he cried out against the enormity of turtle and champagne that was fit for an archbishop. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- You don't expect to be set up in a coach and six, and to be fed on turtle soup and venison, with a gold spoon, as a good many of 'em do! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Mate that turtle, Mr. Moore. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- They adopt a totem or symbol of the family and this is generally some animal, the turtle, bear and wolf being favorites. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- I see traces of the turtle soup, and venison, and gold spoon in this. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Jos said, with great solemnity, it was the best turtle soup he had ever tasted in his life, and asked Mr. Osborne where he got his Madeira. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Another division was the crocodile branch, and another developed towards the tortoises and turtles. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Only the crocodiles and the turtles and tortoises carry on in any quantity into Cainozoic times. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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