tortoiseshells
tor-toi-se-shells
noun
Objects or pieces made from the mottled, patterned material of a tortoise's shell.
"The museum displayed several antique tortoiseshells."
noun
Domestic cats with distinctive mottled fur patterns, typically black, orange, and cream.
"Many tortoiseshells are known for their unique personalities."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: calico cat, tortoiseshell-cat, tortoiseshell butterfly