Definitions for testudinate

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testudinate tes·tu·di·nate

Spelling: [te-stood-n-it, -eyt, -styood-]

IPA: /tɛˈstud n ɪt, -ˌeɪt, -ˈstyud-/

Testudinate is a 11 letter English word.

You can make 645 anagrams from letters in testudinate (adeeinstttu).

Definitions for testudinate

noun

1. a turtle.
2. any member of the order Testudines, comprising turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

adjective

1. formed like the carapace of a tortoise; arched; vaulted.
2. chelonian.

Origin of testudinate

From the Latin word testūdinātus, dating back to 1720-30. See testudinal, -ate¹

Examples for testudinate

The testudinate is employed where the span is not great, and where large rooms are provided in upper stories.