musk turtle
noun
any of several aquatic turtles of the genus Sternotherus, of North America, which, when disturbed, emit a musky secretion.
Origin of musk turtle
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; so called from its musky smell
Words nearby musk turtle
musk orchid,
musk ox,
musk plant,
musk rose,
musk thistle,
musk turtle,
muskallonge,
muskeg,
muskego,
muskegon,
muskegon heights
British Dictionary definitions for musk turtle
musk turtle
noun
any of several small turtles of the genus Sternotherus, esp S. odoratus (common musk turtle or stinkpot), that emit a strong unpleasant odour: family Kinosternidae