1. Of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise
   "Chelonian species are found in diverse habitats around the world"

1. A reptile of the order Chelonia
   "The turtle is a well-known example of a chelonian reptile";
   - chelonian reptile

Derived forms: chelonians

Type of: anapsid, anapsid reptile

Part of: Chelonia, order Chelonia, order Testudinata, order Testudines, Testudinata, Testudines

Encyclopedia: Chelonian