alligator turtle
noun
1Either of the two North American snapping turtles (family Chelydridae), which have long crested tails resembling that of an alligator; especially the common snapping turtle of eastern North America, Chelydra serpentina, which has a long neck and a ridged carapace.
2= alligator snapping turtle.
Origin
Late 18th century.
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