tor·toise·shell 
/ˈtoɚtəˌʃɛl/ noun
plural tor·toise·shells /ˈtoɚtəˌʃɛl/ noun 1 [count, noncount] : the usually brown and yellow shell of a turtle that is used to make decorations 2 [count] : a cat with yellow, orange, white, and black fur 3 [count] : a usually brown and orange butterfly
— tortoiseshell adjective
▪ tortoiseshell glasses ▪ a tortoiseshell comb ▪ a tortoiseshell cat/butterfly
▪ tortoiseshell glasses ▪ a tortoiseshell comb ▪ a tortoiseshell cat/butterfly
