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Leatherback Definition & Meaning

leatherback
noun
  1. wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle

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What does leatherback mean?
wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle
What part of speech is leatherback?
Leatherback is a noun.

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