tortoiseshell


Definition: Meaning of, tortoiseshell in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɔːtəsʃɛl /

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tortoiseshell tortoiseshells
  1. [uncountable] a hard shiny brown and white material made from the shell of a tortoise
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  2. [countable] a cat that has yellow, brown, and black marks on its fur
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  3. [countable] a BUTTERFLY that has brown and orange wings
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