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Synonyms for tortoise shell

  • noun

Most common

tort calico

All synonyms

Noun

1. Tort — A domestic cat (or a rabbit, guinea-pig, etc.) whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings

tort, tortie informal

Other

calico, calico cat US

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A domestic cat (or a rabbit, guinea-pig, etc.) whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings.

Related words

Other spellings
tortoise-shell tortoiseshell

Example sentences

  • calico The gingham dog and the calico cat Side by side on the table sat.

By length

4 letters
tort1
6 letters
calico3, tortie

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (calico3 = 3 syllables).