"Turtlese" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Turtlese [comparative], most Turtlese [superlative]
Etymology: From turtle + -ese. Based on the translation Turtle Island, the name of North America in various indigenous American languages. Etymology templates: {{af|en|turtle|-ese}} turtle + -ese Head templates: {{en-adj}} Turtlese (comparative more Turtlese, superlative most Turtlese)
  1. (rare) Of or pertaining to the indigenous cultures of North America. Tags: rare Related terms: Turtle Islander
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