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单词 padloper
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Definition of padloper in English:

padloper

noun ˈpatˌlʊəpə
South African
  • A small tortoise native to southern Africa, often seen on roads and paths.

    Genus Homopus, family Testudinidae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The shell of the common padloper is relatively flat and the shields on the carapace are smooth with large areolae.
    • This tiny tortoise has earned its name, padloper - road-walker: it has a habit of taking to the road when it goes for a stroll - oblivious of the fact that by doing so it dices with death.

Origin

Afrikaans, literally 'vagabond', from pad 'path' + loper 'runner'.

 
 
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