helobious

/hɛləˈbɪəs, -ˈbɔɪəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a sea turtle

“The helobious nature of the beach made it a perfect nesting site for the turtles.”

Synonyms

  • aquatic
  • marine
  • turtle-like

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial