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Definition of hawksbill turtle

hawksbill turtle

Plural:hawksbill turtles
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hawksbill turtle Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A critically endangered sea turtle species found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, particularly around coral reefs, characterized by its narrow, pointed beak and intricately patterned overlapping shell scutes.

Example

"During our dive in the Caribbean, we were lucky enough to spot a hawksbill turtle gracefully swimming among the coral reefs."

Word Origin & Etymology

The name derives from the turtle's distinctively elongated and pointed beak, which strongly resembles that of a hawk.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hawksbill turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hawksbill turtle
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