tortoiseshell
n
1 [U] hard shell of certain turtles, esp the type with yellow and brown markings, used to make combs, etc 玳瑁壳
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a hairbrush with a tortoiseshell back 背面镶玳瑁的发刷.
2 [C] cat with yellowish-brown markings 有黄棕色花纹的猫.
3 [C] type of butterfly with brownish markings 一种有棕色花纹的蝴蝶.