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• n  the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles
• n  brilliantly colored; larvae feed on nettles
• n  a cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings

• The dark oval was as shiny and smooth as a tortoiseshell, roughly 6 in.
• This cheerful observation issues from a bear of a man with tortoiseshell glasses and a mass of curly hair.
• Months later, a twin wind, the Kusi, would carry the boats homeward, holds laden with ivory, tortoiseshell, hippopotamus teeth and slaves.

• tortoiseshell butterfly
• tortoiseshell-cat
• calico cat

News & Articles

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• Pets of the Week: Holli
  Holli is a very sweet and playful Tortoiseshell kitten. She is 3-months-old and is up to date on her shots. Holli loves attention and likes to play with toys. She is looking for a caring family that can give her the attention and love she needs. For more information on animals up for adoption, stop by or contact the Nacogdoches Animal Control and Shelter, 3211 S.W. Stallings Dr. #(936)560-5011
  June 11, 2013 - The Daily Sentinel

Quotes

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• Kim Cattrall in Toronto Sun
  I like the resurgence of tortoiseshell retro frames, like those worn by Jackie O, as well as cat-eyed styles,says actor Kim Cattrall, who is currently appearing in Sex and the City 2.