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Meaning of emys | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɛmɪs

Definitions

Any member of the small Emys genus of freshwater pond tortoises.

Examples

“Certain Emydes…tend to the Sea-tortoises or Turtles…and yet exhibit characters peculiar to themselves.”
“Remains of the elephant…the beaver, the emys…and goats.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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