释义 |
chelydoid, a. and n.|ˈkɛlɪdɔɪd| [f. mod.L. Chelydidæ: see -oid.] A. adj. Of or pertaining to the Chelydidæ, a family of tortoises. B. n. A tortoise belonging to this family.
1886Günther in Encycl. Brit. XX. 471/2 It may be seen from this list that no Chelydoid passes northward beyond the Isthmus of Panama. |