ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Turtledom

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Turtledom is a noun meaning The state of being a turtle, or of belonging to the world of turtles; turtles, collectively.

Meaning

The state of being a turtle, or of belonging to the world of turtles; turtles, collectively.

Example Sentences

Kids, collectors and the pet store business are threatening turtledom.
It does not so much impress me as an infantile beginning of life as an epitome of all the past of turtledom and of the earth.
But for a display of agility almost unparalleled in turtledom, put a small mouse in this turtle's pen, then stand back and watch.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tortility, tutelarity, reptilehood, tamelessness, tameness, toddlership.

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