Emys

noun
\ ˈēmə̇s, ˈem-\

Definition of Emys

: a small genus of turtles (family Emydidae) including the common European pond tortoise (E. orbicularis) and a North American tortoise (E. blandingii)

History and Etymology for Emys

New Latin, from Greek emys freshwater tortoise

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