painted turtle

painted turtle

noun
a freshwater turtle, Chrysemys picta, common in the U.S., having bright yellow markings on the head and neck and red markings on the margin of the carapace.

Origin:
1875–80

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painted turtle

noun
freshwater turtles having bright yellow and red markings; common in the eastern United States 
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Painted turtle is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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