sea turtle

noun

: any of two families (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) of widely distributed marine turtles that have the feet modified into paddles and that include the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead, and ridley

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Embark on a Waikiki sunrise cruise, keeping an eye out for Hawaiian green sea turtles and spinner dolphins, and engaging in some early morning snorkeling as well. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025 The Turtle Hospital: The Turtle Hospital in the Middle Keys city of Marathon is much more than a place to meet some sea turtles up close and personal. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025 Local officials also thanked Amber Kuehn, executive director of Sea Turtle Patrol, a nonprofit that monitors and supports sea turtle nesting activity on Hilton Head Island beaches. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 6 May 2025 Now fully restored and expanded, the Center is once again rehabilitating sea turtles and educating guests on marine conservation. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sea turtle

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First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sea turtle was in 1612

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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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sea turtle

noun
: any of various large marine turtles (as the green turtle or the loggerhead) that have paddle-shaped feet to aid in swimming

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