tortoiseshell cat

tor·toise·shell cat

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Definitions of tortoiseshell cat words

noun tortoiseshell cat a domestic cat, especially a female one, of variegated black, yellow, and white coloring. 1
noun tortoiseshell cat a cat of the domestic tortoiseshell breed, usually female, having black, cream, and brownish markings 0

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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