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Definition of leatherback turtle

leatherback turtle

Plural:leatherback turtles
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The largest living species of turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), found in all tropical and subtropical oceans, characterized by a highly hydrodynamic body and a flexible, leathery carapace instead of a hard, bony shell.

Example

"During the nesting season, the massive leatherback turtle drags herself onto the sandy beach under the cover of darkness to lay her eggs."

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leather
leather flower
leatherback sea turtle
leatherback turtle
leatherleaf mahonia
lebanon
lebanon viper

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leatherback turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leatherback%20turtle
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