Definition of "terrapin" in Englisch

noun

1. (countable) Any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae found throughout the world.

2. (countable, obsolete) Any turtle.

3. (countable, obsolete) Any of several small turtles native to North America that live in brackish or fresh water, especially the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin).

4. (uncountable, obsolete) The flesh of such a turtle used as food.