terrapin
Example Sentences
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Papa always said that Grandpa was the only honest trader he ever knew that could trade a terrapin out of its shell.
From Literature
The Dead’s graphic symbols, including “dancing” bears, the “Stealie” lightning skull and instrument-wielding terrapins, were plastered across innumerable merchandise and became a calling card of hippie-influenced counterculture over the ensuing decades.
From Los Angeles Times
It turned out to be a diamondback terrapin.
Bonded by their love of chelonians — turtles, terrapins and tortoises — the two men began traveling the world together to research the reptiles.
From Los Angeles Times
Invited inside for a party, she helped her host cook a late-night meal of scrambled eggs and terrapin when the new president dropped by unannounced.
From Washington Post
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