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Definition of Terrapins

Terrapin
Terrapin Ter"ra*pin, n. [Probably of American Indian origin.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh and brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food. [Written also terapin, terrapen, terrapene, and turapen.]

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- Terrapins are a group of several species of small turtle (order Testudines) living in fresh or brackish water. Terrapins do not form a taxonomic unit and...
- pattern of the turtle's back A tub full of diamondback terrapins of various colours Terrapins look much like their freshwater relatives, but are well...
- The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland, College Park in the sport of American football. The Terrapins compete in the...
- War II British submarine Maryland Terrapins, the athletic teams of the University of Maryland Baltimore Terrapins, a baseball team in the short-lived...
- The Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic ****ociation Division I competition...
- wanted a better nickname. Byrd thought "Terrapins" was a good choice because of the diamondback terrapins native to the Chesapeake Bay region. Byrd's...
- "The Terrapin" is a short story by Patricia Highsmith. Based on the difficult relationship Highsmith had with her own mother, the story revolves around...
- league baseball to Baltimore. 1914 Baltimore Terrapins season 1915 Baltimore Terrapins season Baltimore Terrapins all-time roster Steadman, John (March 9,...
- 83 doctoral programs. UMD's athletic teams are known as the Maryland Terrapins and compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Ten Conference....
- The 2024–25 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland, College Park during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball...