terrapin

/ˈtɛrəˌpɪn, ˈtɛrəˌpæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A large freshwater turtle, especially the red-eared slider or the diamondback terrapin.

“The terrapin was rescued from the polluted lake and taken to a rehabilitation center.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater turtle
  • turtle

Antonyms

  • desert turtle
  • saltwater turtle