Definition of turtle cowrie
: a large cowrie (Cypraea testudinaria) in coloration resembling the shell of a tortoise
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“Turtle cowrie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turtle%20cowrie. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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