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- [leth -er-bak tur-tl]
- /ˈlɛð ərˌbæk ˈtɜr tl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leth -er-bak tur-tl]
- /ˈlɛð ərˌbæk ˈtɜr tl/
Definition of leatherback turtle words
- noun leatherback turtle a sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, having the shell embedded in a leathery skin, reaching a length of more than 7 feet (2.1 meter) and a weight of more than 1000 pounds (450 kg): the largest living sea turtle; an endangered species. 1
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Origin of leatherback turtle
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; leather + back1
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Parts of speech for Leatherback turtle
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leatherback turtle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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