ˈterəpə̇n, ˈtar- noun
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Etymology: obsolete English terrapine, of Algonquian origin; akin to Delaware torope turtle
1.
a. : any of various edible No. American turtles of the family Testudinidae living in fresh or brackish water ; especially : diamondback terrapin — see red-bellied terrapin , yellow-bellied terrapin
b. : any of various other especially freshwater turtles
2. : a moderate brown that is redder, lighter, and stronger than coffee, lighter, stronger, and slightly redder than chestnut brown, and yellower, lighter, and stronger than auburn — called also feuille
3. usually capitalized : a Marylander — used as a nickname
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