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.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
