chelonian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a reptile of the order Chelonia
    chelonian reptile.
  2. adjective of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise

WordNet

Che*lo"ni*an adjective
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to animals of the tortoise kind. -- n. One of the Chelonia.

Webster 1913