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Definition of aldabra giant tortoise
aldabra giant tortoise
Plural:aldabra giant tortoises
aldabra giant tortoise Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A massive species of land-dwelling reptile belonging to the family Testudinidae, endemic to the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, characterized by a dark, high-domed carapace, a long neck, and an exceptionally long lifespan that can exceed a century.
Example
"Conservationists established a protected breeding program to ensure the survival of the Aldabra giant tortoise against habitat loss."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean where the species is endemic, combined with 'giant' due to its massive size, and 'tortoise' (from Late Latin 'tartaruchus', originally referring to a beast of the underworld).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aldabra giant tortoise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aldabra giant tortoise