trionyx

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun trionyx has 1 sense

trionyx(n = noun.animal) genus trionyx - type genus of the Trionychidae; Array

is a kind of reptile genus

is a member of family trionychidae, trionychidae

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CIDE DICTIONARY

trionyx, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (see Tri-) + a claw.].

A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle. [1913 Webster]

" The common American species (Trionyx ferox syn. Aspidonectus ferox) becomes over a foot in length and is very voracious. Similar species are found in Asia and Africa." [1913 Webster]

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