aportoise

/ˌæpəˈrɔɪs, -ˈrɔɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A turtle that has been carried away or displaced from its natural habitat.

“The aportoise struggled to find its way back to its native island after being swept away by a storm.”

Synonyms

  • displaced turtle
  • estranged reptile

Antonyms

  • native turtle
  • settled reptile