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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: Trionyx
Trionyx
n : type genus of the Trionychidae [syn:
genus Trionyx]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Trionyx
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.
[1913 Webster]
Note: The common American species (
Trionyx ferox syn.
Aspidonectus ferox) becomes over a foot in length and
is very voracious. Similar species are found in Asia
and Africa.
[1913 Webster]
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