Emydea
Pronunciation : E*myd"e*a
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Emys a genus of tortoises, L. emys a kind of fresh-water tortoise, Gr. (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A group of chelonians which comprises many species of fresh- water tortoises and terrapins.
pl.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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