tortoise tortoise /ˈtɔrtəs/

noun

1. Usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica  ( tortoise )
   usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
    The tortoise is a slow-moving reptile that is found in many parts of the world, and is known for its longevity and its hard, protective shell
   The tortoise is a slow-moving reptile that is found in many parts of the world, and is known for its longevity and its hard, protective shell