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Definition of hermann tortoise
hermann tortoise
Plural:Hermann tortoises
hermann tortoise Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small to medium-sized species of land tortoise (Testudo hermanni) native to the Mediterranean regions of southern Europe, characterized by a striking yellow and dark-brown patterned shell and a horny spur on the tip of its tail.
Example
"Due to its manageable size and relatively docile temperament, the Hermann tortoise is widely kept as a pet in many European countries."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in honor of the French physician and naturalist Jean Hermann (1738–1800), combined with the English word 'tortoise' (from Late Latin tartarucha).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hermann tortoise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hermann tortoise