noun🔗ShareÉcaille de tortueThe horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc."The antique comb was made of beautiful, polished tortoiseshell. "Le peigne antique était fait de belle écaille de tortue polie.materialanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTortue imbriquéeThe hawksbill turtle."Selling tortoiseshell is illegal in many countries because it harms the endangered hawksbill turtle population. "La vente de tortue imbriquée est illégale dans de nombreux pays car elle nuit à la population menacée de tortues imbriquées.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcaille de tortueA domestic cat (or a rabbit, guinea-pig, etc.) whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings."My neighbor's cat, a beautiful tortoiseshell, loves to sunbathe on the porch. "Le chat de mon voisin, un magnifique écaille de tortue, adore prendre le soleil sur le porche.animalcolorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcaille de tortueAny of several butterflies, mostly of the genera Nymphalis and Aglais that have similar markings."My daughter pointed out a tortoiseshell fluttering near the garden flowers. "Ma fille a montré une écaille de tortue voltigeant près des fleurs du jardin.animalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFait de la carapace de tortue imbriquéeMade of the covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle."The antique comb was described as tortoiseshell, meaning it was made from the shell of a sea turtle. "Le peigne antique était décrit comme étant fait de la carapace de tortue imbriquée, ce qui signifiait qu'il était fait de la carapace d'une tortue marine.materialanimalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÉcailléHaving markings resembling covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle."The cat had tortoiseshell fur, a mix of brown, black, and orange patches. "Le chat avait une fourrure écaillée, un mélange de taches marron, noires et orange.appearanceanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
