matamata

See also: matamatá, mata mata, and mata-mata

English

A matamata.

Alternative forms

mata mata; matamata turtle, mata mata turtle

Etymology

Noun

matamata (plural matamatas)

A species of side-necked turtle, Chelus fimbriatus, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.

Translations

turtle

Navajo: tsisteeł diyogí

Portuguese: matamatá f, tartaruga matamatá f

Anagrams

Mama Tata

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