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mossback

The correct spelling is mossback.

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noun

Say it like: Mos-sba-k

The correct spelling is mossback. A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back.
  2. 2.An old fish.
  3. 3.(by extension) A very conservative or reactionary person, especially one with old-fashioned views.

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