Tortoiseshell

/ˈtɔːrtəsʃel,ˈtɔːrtəʃel/
noun

A tricky kind of shell of a turtle, used for decoration and in art.

The antique tortoiseshell comb was beautifully intricate.
Visual representation of "tortoiseshell" - A tricky kind of shell of a turtle, used for decoration and in art.

Often appears as...

  • tortoiseshell comb
  • tortoiseshell glasses
adjective

Describes a coating or coloring that looks like a turtle's shell.

She wore tortoiseshell glasses.
Visual representation of "tortoiseshell" - Describes a coating or coloring that looks like a turtle's shell.

Often appears as...

  • tortoiseshell glasses
  • tortoiseshell cat
noun

A type of cat with a coat that mixes black, orange, and cream colors.

The tortoiseshell cat curled up on the sofa.
Visual representation of "tortoiseshell" - A type of cat with a coat that mixes black, orange, and cream colors.

Often appears as...

  • tortoiseshell cat
  • tortoiseshell kitten
noun

A tricky kind of shell of a turtle, used for decoration and in art.

The antique tortoiseshell comb was beautifully intricate.
Visual representation of "tortoiseshell" - A tricky kind of shell of a turtle, used for decoration and in art.

Often appears as...

  • tortoiseshell comb
  • tortoiseshell glasses
adjective

Describes a coating or coloring that looks like a turtle's shell.

She wore tortoiseshell glasses.
Visual representation of "tortoiseshell" - Describes a coating or coloring that looks like a turtle's shell.

Often appears as...

  • tortoiseshell glasses
  • tortoiseshell cat
noun

A type of cat with a coat that mixes black, orange, and cream colors.

The tortoiseshell cat curled up on the sofa.
Visual representation of "tortoiseshell" - A type of cat with a coat that mixes black, orange, and cream colors.

Often appears as...

  • tortoiseshell cat
  • tortoiseshell kitten
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Material Value

Tortoiseshell items are often antique and considered valuable due to historical significance.

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He collected vintage tortoiseshell caskets from the 19th century.
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Environmental Concerns

Real tortoiseshell is rarely used today due to conservation efforts for turtle species.

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Tortoiseshell jewelry is now made with synthetic materials to protect turtles.
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Artistic Motif

The pattern of tortoiseshell is a popular design in art and fashion, valued for its uniqueness.

Illustration for Artistic Motif
The artist used a tortoiseshell motif in her mosaic work.
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Material Value

Tortoiseshell items are often antique and considered valuable due to historical significance.

Illustration for Material Value
He collected vintage tortoiseshell caskets from the 19th century.
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Environmental Concerns

Real tortoiseshell is rarely used today due to conservation efforts for turtle species.

Illustration for Environmental Concerns
Tortoiseshell jewelry is now made with synthetic materials to protect turtles.
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Artistic Motif

The pattern of tortoiseshell is a popular design in art and fashion, valued for its uniqueness.

Illustration for Artistic Motif
The artist used a tortoiseshell motif in her mosaic work.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Material Value

Tortoiseshell items are often antique and considered valuable due to historical significance.

Illustration for Material Value
He collected vintage tortoiseshell caskets from the 19th century.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Environmental Concerns

Real tortoiseshell is rarely used today due to conservation efforts for turtle species.

Illustration for Environmental Concerns
Tortoiseshell jewelry is now made with synthetic materials to protect turtles.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Artistic Motif

The pattern of tortoiseshell is a popular design in art and fashion, valued for its uniqueness.

Illustration for Artistic Motif
The artist used a tortoiseshell motif in her mosaic work.
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A brief history of...

But it could be tinted and patterned to mimic more expensive materials like coral, tortoiseshell, amber, and mother-of-pearl. He had created what became known as the first plastic.

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The Ancient Orchestra PIPE...

of it bettina pulled out this tortoiseshell liar it wasn't a real tortoise shell it was a replica and played the song of ceculos so here we go

Video examples

A brief history of...

But it could be tinted and patterned to mimic more expensive materials like coral, tortoiseshell, amber, and mother-of-pearl. He had created what became known as the first plastic.

Video examples

The Ancient Orchestra PIPE...

of it bettina pulled out this tortoiseshell liar it wasn't a real tortoise shell it was a replica and played the song of ceculos so here we go

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Quote examples

Mary Helen Bowers

American Dancer

For the hair, a few French hairpins and a tortoiseshell clip will dress up any bun!
Portrait of Mary Helen Bowers

Quote examples

Mary Helen Bowers

American Dancer

For the hair, a few French hairpins and a tortoiseshell clip will dress up any bun!
Portrait of Mary Helen Bowers
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