tortoiseshell
/ˈtɔːtəsʃel/noun
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- mass noun the semi-transparent mottled yellow and brown shell of certain turtles, typically used to make jewellery or ornaments（尤指用于珠宝制造或装饰的）玳瑁壳。
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- a synthetic substance made in imitation of this仿玳瑁。
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- short for TORTOISESHELL CAT.
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- short for TORTOISESHELL BUTTERFLY.