Definition of the word tortoiseshell

Pronunciation of vocabulary tortoiseshell

tortoiseshellnoun

Rùa

/ˈtɔːtəsʃel//ˈtɔːrtəsʃel/

Origin of the word tortoiseshell

"Tortoiseshell" originates from the **Latin word "testudo," meaning tortoise**. The word evolved through **Old French "testudo"** and **Middle English "tortoiseshel,"** referring to the **hard, patterned shell of the tortoise**. This shell, with its **unique mottled patterns of brown, yellow, and black,** became a highly sought-after material for decorative objects and jewelry. The term "tortoiseshell" was then extended to describe materials, like the **resinous plastic** or the **pattern of a cat's fur,** that resembled the tortoise shell's appearance.

Example of vocabulary tortoiseshellnamespace

meaning

the hard shell of a turtle, especially the type with orange and brown marks, used for making combs, jewellery, etc.

mai rùa cứng, đặc biệt là loại có vết màu cam và nâu, dùng làm lược, đồ trang sức, v.v.

meaning

a cat with black, brown, orange and white fur

một con mèo có bộ lông màu đen, nâu, cam và trắng

meaning

a butterfly with orange and brown marks on its wings

một con bướm có vết màu cam và nâu trên cánh

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary tortoiseshell

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