angonoka

English

Etymology

From Malagasy angonoka.

Noun

angonoka (plural angonokas)

  1. Astrochelys yniphora, a tortoise endemic to Madagascar having a highly domed light-brown carapace with prominent growth rings on each scute.
    Synonyms: Madagascar tortoise, ploughshare tortoise, angonoka tortoise

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