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Adjective: chelonian  ki'low-nee-un
  1. Of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise
Noun: chelonian  ki'low-nee-un
  1. A reptile of the order Chelonia
    - chelonian reptile

Derived forms: chelonians

Type of: anapsid, anapsid reptile

Part of: Chelonia, order Chelonia, order Testudinata, order Testudines, Testudinata, Testudines

Encyclopedia: Chelonian