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There are 5 meanings of the word Tortoiseshell.

Tortoiseshell - as a noun

The mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles

Brilliantly colored; larvae feed on nettles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

A cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Tortoiseshell - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is TORTOISESHELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tortoiseshell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
TORTOISESHELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is TORTOISESHELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tortoiseshell is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TORTOISESHELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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