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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of species Dermochelys coriacea, of large sea turtles, with leathery backs.
2. 2
   wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle wordnet
3. 3
   A lesser queenfish (Scomberoides lysan).

Synonyms

All synonyms

chameleondermochelys coriaceadragonleatherback turtleleatherback turtleleathery turtle

Example

More examples

"Leatherback turtles can weigh hundreds of kilos."

Etymology

From leather + back.

Related phrases

dermochelys coriacea

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