English

Noun
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tortoiseshell

1. the horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle; used as a veneer etc
2. the hawksbill turtle
3. a domestic cat whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings
4. any of several butterflies, mostly of the genus Mymphalis that have similar markings

Adjective
tortoiseshell

1. made of this material
2. having such markings

Synonyms
calico

Derived terms
tortoiseshell cat

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