Cooter (Noun)
Meaning
Large river turtle of the southern United States and northern Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The snapping cooter is a common sight in the rivers of Georgia and Alabama.
- Fishermen often catch cooters by mistake when fishing with nets in the Mississippi River.
- Wildlife experts have been monitoring the population of the Florida redbelly cooter to ensure its survival.
- The cooter's shell can grow up to 15 inches in length, making it one of the larger turtles in the region.
- In some parts of Louisiana, cooters are considered a delicacy and are eaten in soups and stews.