nounnounadjective
tortoiseshell
écaille de tortue
A hard, shiny material from the shell of certain sea turtles, often yellow and brown, once used to make combs, glasses frames, and other small items.
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She admired the beautiful tortoiseshell cat.adjective
Elle a admiré le beau chat écaille de tortue.
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