Tortoiseshell
/ˈtɔː(ɹ)tə.ˌʃɛl/
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Definition
(noun) The horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc.
Sentence Examples
I have a tortoiseshell cat. She is so affectionate!
CEFR Practice Quiz
She bought a new pair of glasses with a beautiful ____ pattern on the frames that looked very stylish today.