tortoiseshell
US /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/
UK /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/
1.
carey, concha de tortuga
the mottled yellow, orange, and brown shell of certain turtles, especially the hawksbill turtle, used to make combs, ornaments, etc.
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The antique comb was made of genuine tortoiseshell.
El peine antiguo estaba hecho de auténtico carey.
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Illegal trade in tortoiseshell has severely impacted turtle populations.
El comercio ilegal de carey ha impactado severamente las poblaciones de tortugas.
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gato carey, gata calicó
a domestic cat with mottled yellow, orange, and brown fur, typically female
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Our new cat is a beautiful tortoiseshell.
Nuestro nuevo gato es un hermoso gato carey.
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Most tortoiseshell cats are female due to genetic factors.
La mayoría de los gatos carey son hembras debido a factores genéticos.
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de carey, carey
having a mottled yellow, orange, and brown pattern, resembling the shell of a tortoiseshell turtle
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She wore a pair of stylish tortoiseshell glasses.
Llevaba unas elegantes gafas de carey.
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The antique desk had a beautiful tortoiseshell finish.
El escritorio antiguo tenía un hermoso acabado de carey.