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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Chelone, a genus of four species of perennial herbaceous plants that are native to eastern North America.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A woman who became the tortoise as punishment for disobeying a summons from the gods. Greek

Synonyms

All synonyms

genus chelone

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the genus name.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek χελώνη (khelṓnē, “tortoise”).

Related phrases

north america

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