hawksbill Synonyms & Antonyms
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Hawksbill as a Noun
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A tropical marine turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, that is a source of tortoiseshell.
Word Forms & Grammar
hawksbill (plural hawksbills)
Words That Rhyme With Hawksbill
Origin of Hawksbill
From hawk + -s- + bill; so named because its sharp beak is reminiscent of a hawk's.
Hawksbill: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A tropical marine turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, that is a source of tortoiseshell |
| Plural | hawksbills |