/ ˈtɔːtəsʃel; ˈtɔːtəʃel; NAmE ˈtɔːrt-/ noun
1.
[ U ] the hard shell of a turtle , especially the type with orange and brown marks, used for making combs and small decorative objects
2.
( NAmE also ˈcalico cat ) [ C ] a cat with black, brown, orange and white fur
3.
[ C ] a butterfly with orange and brown marks on its wings