"potamian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: potamians [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek ποτᾰ́μιος (potắmios, “of or from a river”), from ποτᾰμός (potămós, “river”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ποτᾰ́μιος||of or from a river}} Ancient Greek ποτᾰ́μιος (potắmios, “of or from a river”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} potamian (plural potamians)
  1. (zoology, dated) A softshell turtle (family Trionychidae) Tags: dated Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Turtles

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