| Pronunciation: | | 'turtl`hed
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[n] showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple |
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TURTLEHEAD is a 10 letter word that starts with T. |
| | Synonyms: | | Chelone glabra, shellflower, snakehead |
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| | See Also: | | bog plant, Chelone, genus Chelone, marsh plant, swamp plant |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Tur"tle*head`\, n. (Bot.)
An American perennial herb ({Chelone glabra}) having white
flowers shaped like the head of a turtle. Called also
{snakehead}, {shell flower}, and {balmony}.
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