Meaning of the word "green turtle" in English

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green turtle

US /ˌɡriːn ˈtɜːr.tl̩/
UK /ˌɡriːn ˈtɜːr.tl̩/
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Noun

1.

a large marine turtle with a greenish-brown shell, found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters.

Example:
The green turtle is an endangered species.
Divers spotted a beautiful green turtle near the coral reef.
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