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padloper

Pronunciation: /ˈpatˌlʊəpə/

Definition of padloper

noun

South African
  • a small tortoise native to southern Africa, often seen on roads and paths.
    • Genus Homopus, family Testudinidae: several species

Origin:

Afrikaans, literally 'vagabond', from pad 'path' + loper 'runner'