musk turtle

/məsk ˌtʌrdl/
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Other forms: musk turtles

Definitions of musk turtle
  1. noun
    small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odor
    synonyms: stinkpot
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    type of:
    mud turtle
    bottom-dwelling freshwater turtle inhabiting muddy rivers of North America and Central America
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