Definition of Leatherback

1. Noun. Wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle.


Definition of Leatherback

1. n. A large sea turtle (Sphargis coriacea), having no bony shell on its back. It is common in the warm and temperate parts of the Atlantic, and sometimes weighs over a thousand pounds; -- called also leather turtle, leathery turtle, leather-backed tortoise, etc.

Definition of Leatherback

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Medical Definition of Leatherback

1. A large sea turtle (Sphargis coriacea), having no bony shell on its back. It is common in the warm and temperate parts of the Atlantic, and sometimes weighs over a thousand pounds. Synonym: leather turtle, leathery turtle, leather-backed tortoise, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leatherback

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leatherback (current term)
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