noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The local fishermen warn tourists not to pick up snapping turtles, as they are notorious for snapping their jaws shut on you.

Definition:A powerful and aggressive freshwater turtle from the genus Chelydra, part of the family Chelydidae.

From snapping turtle

Example:Zoologists are studying the turtle family to better understand the evolutionary history of these ancient creatures.

Definition:A taxonomic group within the animal kingdom that includes Chelydidae.

From turtle family