Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Chelonia

• (n. pl.) An order of reptiles, including the tortoises and turtles, peculiar in having a part of the vertebrae, ribs, and sternum united with the dermal plates so as to form a firm shell. The jaws are covered by a horny beak. See Reptilia; also, Illust. in Appendix.

Synonyms of Chelonia

• Chelonia
• Genus Chelonia
• Chelonia
• Order Chelonia
• Testudinata
• Order Testudinata
• Testudines
• Order Testudines

Antonyms of Chelonia

Homophones of Chelonia