See Also: turtle(encyclopedia)
Little Turtle(encyclopedia)
turtle(2)(dictionary)
turtle(1)(dictionary)
sea turtle(medicine)
Turtle(medicine)
turtle(dictionary)
box turtle(encyclopedia)
Green Turtle Cay(tourism)
Myrtle the Turtle(recipes)

yarmulke (oh) and box turtle (sh)


yarmulke (oh)



[Date: 1900-2000; Language: Yiddish; Origin: Ukrainian and Polish jarmulka]
a small circular cap worn by some Jewish men

box turtle (sh)




Any of several species of terrestrial turtle (genus Terrapene) found in the U.S. and Mexico.

Box turtles have a high, rounded upper shell (carapace) that grows to a maximum length of about 7 in. (18 cm). The lower shell (plastron) is hinged across the center and can be drawn very tightly against the carapace to form a protective "box" that completely encloses the turtle's soft parts. They feed on earthworms, insects, mushrooms, and berries. Box turtles are often kept as Pets.


Box turtle (Terrapene carolina)

John H. Gerard
EB Inc.