tortoiseshell
/ˈtɔrtəsˌʃɛl/
noun
- The hard, mottled brown and yellow shell of certain sea turtles, used historically to make combs, jewelry, and decorative items.
- Trade in natural tortoiseshell is now banned in many countries.
- Antique combs were often made from real tortoiseshell.
- The bracelet was crafted from imitation tortoiseshell.
- A cat with a coat of mixed black, orange, and cream patches, usually female.
- Our tortoiseshell cat has a beautiful mix of orange and black fur.
- She adopted a stray tortoiseshell from the shelter.
- Tortoiseshell cats are known for their distinctive coloring.
adjective
- Made of or resembling the mottled brown and yellow shell of a sea turtle.
- The box had a tortoiseshell finish that looked elegant.
- He bought a tortoiseshell hair clip at the market.
- She wore tortoiseshell glasses with a classic frame.
- Having a coat of mixed black, orange, and cream patches (used for cats).
- Tortoiseshell patterns are rare in male cats.
- The tortoiseshell kitten had bright green eyes.
- Our neighbor has a tortoiseshell cat named Mocha.