TORTOISESHELL
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Tortoiseshell.
Tortoiseshell - as a noun
The mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles
A cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calico cattortoiseshell-catTortoiseshell - as an adjective
Made of the covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle.
Having markings resembling covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle.
Example Sentences
"She bought a beautiful tortoiseshell hair clip."
"The museum had an exhibit of antique tortoiseshell jewelry."
"I found a tortoiseshell comb while rummaging through the attic."
"Her favorite cat is a tortoiseshell with distinctive markings."
"He collects tortoiseshell bowls from different parts of the world."
Word Game Points
Is TORTOISESHELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tortoiseshell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TORTOISESHELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is TORTOISESHELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tortoiseshell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTORTOISESHELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is TORTOISESHELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tortoiseshell is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTORTOISESHELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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tortoiseshells
