Associations to the word «Leatherback»

Wiktionary

LEATHERBACK, noun. A large sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, with a leathery back.

Dictionary definition

LEATHERBACK, noun. Wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky