terrapin

noun

ter·ra·pin | \ˈter-ə-pən

\

Definition of terrapin

: any of various aquatic turtles (family Emydidae) especially : diamondback terrapin

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Hughes notes that Grant apparently was a highly skilled cook — her recipe for terrapin soup is daunting — and wasn’t above indulging in mild bragging to underscore her value to the Thomas family. — Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com, "In its newly renovated property, Walters Art Museum honors a woman once enslaved there," 5 June 2018 Kayak alongside otters, terrapins and coastal birds on the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center’s (bayrestoration.org/) Marshy Creek tour. — Stephanie Citron, baltimoresun.com, "Can’t-miss detours along Maryland's Eastern Shore to explore on your beach trip this summer," 8 May 2018 A crocodile, three alligator snapping turtles and five diamond back terrapins also were seized from Franco over the past year, the Times reported. — Sarah Elsesser, ajc, "Man accused of smuggling deadly cobras into U.S. inside potato chip cans," 26 July 2017 Registration includes choice of two of the following: bay fishing, crabbing, clamming, kayaking, nature journaling and terrapin talk. — Frank Kummer, Philly.com, "Want to learn to kayak, fish or hunt? NJ women, look no further," 6 July 2017 The diamondback terrapin nests were dug up to protect the eggs during restoration of Cheniere Ronquille after the 2010 oil spill. — Janet Mcconnaughey, The Seattle Times, "21 young turtles returning home to Louisiana barrier island," 5 July 2017 The slow-moving culprits were diamondback terrapins, a turtle species that spends most of its time in neighboring Jamaica Bay, Queens — that is, until mating season comes around. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Pregnant Turtles on a Mission Slowed JFK Air Traffic to a Crawl Over the Weekend," 10 July 2017 Morning and afternoon sessions include instruction in fishing, crabbing, clamming, kayaking, nature journals and a talk on terrapins. — Frank Kummer, Philly.com, "Want to learn to kayak, fish or hunt? NJ women, look no further," 6 July 2017 The Terrapins had two coaches recently watching a Bryant practice - former Alabama staffer Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, the defensive backs coach and receivers coach Chris Beatty. — Drew Champlin | Dchamplin@al.com, AL.com, "Alabama has 'picked it up' with Paul Bryant 4-star receiver Seth Williams," 16 May 2017

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The first known use of terrapin was in 1613

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terrapin

noun

English Language Learners Definition of terrapin

: a kind of small turtle that lives in water

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terrapin

noun

ter·ra·pin | \ˈter-ə-pən

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Kids Definition of terrapin

: a North American turtle that lives in or near fresh or somewhat salty water

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