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Definition of pig-nosed turtle

pig-nosed turtle

Plural:pig-nosed turtles
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1

A large, unique freshwater turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, characterized by a fleshy snout resembling that of a pig, a leathery shell, and paddle-like flippers.

Example

"The pig-nosed turtle is highly adapted to aquatic life, using its flippers to swim efficiently through the rivers of northern Australia."

• Nearby Words

pieris
pierogi
pig
pig-nosed turtle
pigeon
pigeon pea
pigface

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pig-nosed turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pig-nosed%20turtle
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