tortoise
US /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs/
UK /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs/
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schildpad
a reptile of the order Testudines, characterized by a shell and slow movement, typically terrestrial and herbivorous
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The tortoise slowly made its way across the garden.
De schildpad bewoog zich langzaam door de tuin.
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Many species of tortoise are endangered due to habitat loss.
Veel soorten schildpadden zijn bedreigd door habitatverlies.