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Definition of turtlehead
turtlehead
/ˈtɝː.təlˌhɛd/
tur · tle · head
Plural:turtleheads
turtlehead Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
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• noun
1
North American Any of several herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Chelone, native to North America, typically growing in wetland habitats and characterized by tubular, two-lipped flowers that resemble the head of a turtle.
Example
"We planted pink turtlehead along the edge of the rain garden to attract bumblebees late in the summer."
2
The literal head of a turtle.
Example
"A small green turtlehead briefly popped out of the murky water before disappearing beneath the surface again."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for turtleheadWord Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'turtle' and 'head'. In botany, the name was coined because the shape of the flower's corolla closely resembles the head and open mouth of a snapping turtle.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turtlehead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turtlehead