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turtleshell en · ADJ

Etymology

From turtle + shell.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Patterned like the shell of a turtle.
2. (not-comparable) Containing components derived from the shell of a turtle.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
turtle-shell		alternative	lexicographic

Coordinates

snakeskin · tiger-striped · carbon-fibre · alligator-skin

turtleshell en · NOUN

Etymology

From turtle + shell.

Meanings

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see turtle, shell.: The shell of a turtle

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
turtleshells	Number=Plur		lexicographic
turtle-shell		alternative	lexicographic

Relateds

shell · carapace · plastron · osteoderm · exoskeleton