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trionyx |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Trionyx \Tri*on"yx\, n. [NL., fr Gr ? (see {Tri-}) + ? a claw.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also {soft tortoise}, {soft-shell tortoise}, and {mud turtle}. Note: The common American species ({Trionyx, or Aspidonectus ferox}) becomes over a foot in length and is very voracious. Similar species are found in Asia and Africa. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Trionyx n : type genus of the Trionychidae [syn: {Trionyx}, {genus Trionyx}]
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