ˌkeləˈdīnə noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, probably from chelo- (from Greek chelys tortoise) + -dina (from Greek deinos terrible) — more at chelys , dire
: a genus of freshwater turtles of Australia including the long-necked turtle
• chel·o·dine ˈkeləˌdīn, -_də̇n adjective or noun