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Tortoise

usgb/ˈtɔːrtəs/Volume
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Animal SpeciesPlay
Specify tortoise type for clarity, like 'Galápagos tortoise' or 'desert tortoise'. SlideI adopted a pet Russian tortoise.
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Metaphorical UsePlay
Used metaphorically to describe very slow progress or movement. SlideThis traffic is moving at a tortoise's pace!
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Cultural SymbolPlay
In some cultures, tortoises symbolize wisdom and longevity. SlideTo the villagers, the tortoise represents ancient knowledge.