Meaning of the word "giant tortoise" in English

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giant tortoise

US /ˌdʒaɪ.ənt ˈtɔːr.təs/
UK /ˌdʒaɪ.ənt ˈtɔːr.təs/
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Noun

1.

a very large tortoise, especially one of the large land tortoises of the Galápagos Islands or Aldabra Island.

Example:
The giant tortoise moved slowly across the volcanic landscape.
Many tourists visit the Galápagos Islands to see the famous giant tortoises.
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