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Turmi-Mum

Long Necked Or Stinking Turtle

Part of speech:

(N)

Sources:

Notes:

Chelodina longicollis - these turtles were named from the v-shaped opening at the back of the shell.

Usage:

Pronunciation Guide:

Say: tuurm-ii-muum

Pronunciation Notes:

Vowels: standard - 'u' as in 'put'
Consonants: 't' as in 'tip', 'm' as in 'music' (bilabal nasal - both lips closed plus nasal vibration)

Categories:

Aquatic, Animals, Reptiles, Turtle

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