Chelonian (adj)
kel-oh-nee-un
belonging or pertaining to a reptilian order comprising turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.
Chelonian comes from Ancient Greek chelṓnē, meaning “turtle, tortoise.”
Example sentences
“The chelonian creatures scuttled as she lowered herself into the azure waters.”
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