aspidochelone
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀσπιδοχελώνη (aspidokhelṓnē).
Noun
aspidochelone (plural aspidochelones)
- A fabled sea creature according to the tradition of the Physiologus and medieval bestiaries, variously described as a large whale or vast sea turtle, and a giant sea monster with huge spines on the ridge of its back. It is often mistaken for an island, enticing unwitting sailors and drowning them.
Translations
fabled sea creature
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Further reading
- aspidochelone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia