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alligator snapping turtle

noun

Definition of ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE

:  a turtle (Macroclemys temminckii) of southeastern United States rivers that may reach nearly 150 pounds (68 kilograms) in weight and 31 inches (79 centimeters) in length —called also alligator snapper
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First Known Use of ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE

1882

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