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ridley

noun rid·ley \ˈrid-lē\

Definition of RIDLEY

:  either of two sea turtles (genus Lepidochelys of the family Cheloniidae):
a :  kemp's ridley
b :  olive ridley
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Origin of RIDLEY

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1926

Ridley

biographical name Rid·ley \ˈrid-lē\

Definition of RIDLEY

Nicholas ca 1503–1555 Eng. reformer & martyr

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. ridley
  2. Kemp's ridley
  3. olive ridley
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