"jabuti" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jabutis [plural]
Etymology: From Portuguese jabuti, from Old Tupi îaboti. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|pt|jabuti}} Portuguese jabuti, {{der|en|tpw|îaboti}} Old Tupi îaboti Head templates: {{en-noun}} jabuti (plural jabutis)
  1. A Brazilian tortoise, especially a yellow-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus). Categories (lifeform): Tortoises Related terms: jaboticaba, jabuticaba

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