- ellachick
- \\ˈeləˌchik\ noun
Etymology: Nisqualli: a freshwater tortoise (Clemmys marmorata) of California used as food
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Ellachick — El la*chick, n. [Native Indian name.] (Zo[ o]l.) A fresh water tortoise ({Chelopus marmoratus}) of California; used as food. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ellachick — el·la·chick … English syllables
Chelopus marmoratus — Ellachick El la*chick, n. [Native Indian name.] (Zo[ o]l.) A fresh water tortoise ({Chelopus marmoratus}) of California; used as food. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
