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musk turtle

noun

  1. any of several aquatic turtles of the genus Sternotherus, of North America, which, when disturbed, emit a musky secretion.


musk turtle

noun

  1. any of several small turtles of the genus Sternotherus, esp S. odoratus ( common musk turtle or stinkpot ), that emit a strong unpleasant odour: family Kinosternidae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of musk turtle1

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; so called from its musky smell

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