ALL meanings of chelonian
che·lo·ni·an
C c - noun chelonian any reptile of the order Chelonia, including the tortoises and turtles, in which most of the body is enclosed in a protective bony capsule 3
- adjective chelonian of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of the Chelonia 3
- adjective chelonian of, like, or being a turtle 3
- noun chelonian a turtle 3
- adjective chelonian belonging or pertaining to the order Chelonia, comprising the turtles. 1
- noun chelonian a turtle. 1
- noun chelonian A reptile of the order Testudines (formerly Chelonia); a turtle, terrapin, or tortoise. 1
- noun chelonian A reptile of the order Chelonia (Testudines). 0
- adjective chelonian Of, relating to, or belonging to the order Chelonia (Testudines), which includes the turtles and tortoises. 0