chelonian

adj.
Of, relating to, or belonging to the order Chelonia, which includes the turtles and tortoises.

n.
A reptile of the order Chelonia.

[From New Latin Chelōnia, order name, from Greek khelōnē, tortoise.]

Member of the order Chelonia of the class Reptilia. Includes tortoise, terrapin, turtle, sea turtle.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a reptile of the order Chelonia
  Synonym: chelonian reptile

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The adjective chelonian has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise
  Pertains to noun: Chelonia (meaning #2)

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