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1. (Also,) tortoiseshell
the horny brown and yellow layer on the outer surface of the hawksbill turtle's carapace, used for making combs and ornamental articles.
2. tortoiseshell
any synthetic substance made to look like natural tortoiseshell.
3. tortoiseshell
any of several butterflies of the genus Nymphalis, typically with bright, variegated markings.
4. (adj.) tortoiseshell
mottled or variegated like tortoiseshell, esp. with yellow and brown and sometimes other colors.
5. tortoiseshell
made of tortoiseshell.
6. tortoiseshell
(of a domestic cat) having a variegated black, orange, and cream coat.
Etymology: (1595–1605)
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1. (noun) tortoiseshell
the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles
2. (noun) tortoiseshell, tortoiseshell butterfly
brilliantly colored; larvae feed on nettles
3. (noun) tortoiseshell, tortoiseshell-cat, calico cat
a cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings
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