tortoise
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɔː.təs//ˈtɔːɹ.təs/noun
Definitions
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae or the order Testudines , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.
Synonyms:shellpad