Chelonian (Noun)
Meaning
A reptile of the order Chelonia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chelonian slowly made its way across the sandy beach, searching for a suitable nesting site.
- Chelonians have been on the planet for over 220 million years, making them one of the oldest reptile groups.
- The conservation team worked tirelessly to protect the endangered chelonian species from habitat destruction.
- The chelonian's shell was a beautiful mottled brown and yellow, providing perfect camouflage in the murky waters.
- In the zoo's reptile house, visitors could observe a variety of chelonians, including turtles and tortoises.