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Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell meaning
The horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc. | The hawksbill turtle. | A domestic cat (or a rabbit, guinea-pig, etc.) whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings.
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In the UK, they are the caterpillar food plantcomma, painted lady, peacock, red admiral and small tortoiseshell butterflies.
Jorgie accessorised with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses and donned a crochet beach dress cover-up to complete her look.
Love tortoiseshell but sometimes want to go bolder?
Giant tortoiseshell or black sunglasses fit the Loud Luxe bill perfectly (Sunglasses, £9.99, hm.
She’s a beautiful tortoiseshell and very friendly — I felt like she was choosing me rather than the other way around.
Whether you are chasing winter sun or purchasing optimistically with a future holiday in mind, these sunglasses from Taylor Morris are bang on the latest trends with a tortoiseshell frame and a round design.
I mean, they’re literally tortoiseshell block heels.
You may also find sea turtle curios and jewelry in shops when you travel to Latin America and while these may look like harmless “tortoiseshell” pieces, they are actually crafted from dead sea turtles’ shells.
A number of insects, such as the small tortoiseshell butterfly, add to the biodiversity.