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Definition of green sea turtle

green sea turtle

Plural:green sea turtles
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A large, predominantly herbivorous marine turtle (Chelonia mydas) found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, recognized by its smooth, unkeeled carapace.

Example

"During our snorkeling trip in Hawaii, we were lucky enough to swim alongside a massive green sea turtle grazing on the shallow reef."

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Green sea turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/green%20sea%20turtle
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