turkey of the sea n.— «In the same way that Tuna is called “chicken of the sea,” Floridians called the sea turtle “turkey of the sea.” Conchs are still called “hurricane hams.” Sponges are...
post turtle n.— «Out here in the country, Bush and his buddies are referred to as “post turtles.” Those are turtles you might see on the top of a fence post. They don’t know how they got up there, they don’t know what...
turtle n.— «They say signals on the mall as well as a ridge of concrete domes, also known as “turtles,” will keep motorists in line.» —“TriMet kicks pedestrian study to curb” by Nick Budnick Portland Tribune (Ore...
arribada n.— «Known as an arribada, the Spanish word for arrival, the group nesting event on May 22nd is yet another positive sign this year that the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, the smallest and most endangered sea turtle in the world, is...