tortoies.html - n.
1 any slow-moving land or freshwater reptile of the family Testudinidae, encased in a scaly or leathery domed shell, and having a retractile head and elephantine legs.
2 Rom. Antiq. = TESTUDO.

tortoise-like adj. & adv. [ME tortuce, OF tortue, f. med.L tortuca, of uncert. orig.]

tortoies.html - n. & adj.
--n.

1 the yellowish-brown mottled or clouded outer shell of some turtles, used for decorative hair-combs, jewellery, etc.
2 a = tortoiseshell cat. b = tortoiseshell butterfly.

--adj.

having the colouring or appearance of tortoiseshell.

tortoiseshell butterfly any of various butterflies, esp. of the genus Aglais or Nymphalis, with wings mottled like tortoiseshell. tortoiseshell cat a domestic cat with markings resembling tortoiseshell.

tortoies.html - n.
1 any slow-moving land or freshwater reptile of the family Testudinidae, encased in a scaly or leathery domed shell, and having a retractile head and elephantine legs.
2 Rom. Antiq. = TESTUDO.

tortoise-like adj. & adv. [ME tortuce, OF tortue, f. med.L tortuca, of uncert. orig.]

tortoies.html - n. & adj.
--n.

1 the yellowish-brown mottled or clouded outer shell of some turtles, used for decorative hair-combs, jewellery, etc.
2 a = tortoiseshell cat. b = tortoiseshell butterfly.

--adj.

having the colouring or appearance of tortoiseshell.

tortoiseshell butterfly any of various butterflies, esp. of the genus Aglais or Nymphalis, with wings mottled like tortoiseshell. tortoiseshell cat a domestic cat with markings resembling tortoiseshell.

tortoies.html - n.
Law a breach of duty (other than under contract) leading to liability for damages. [ME f. OF f. med.L tortum wrong, neut. past part. of L torquere tort- twist]

tortoies.html - n.
(pl. torten or tortes) an elaborate sweet cake or tart. [G]