Tortoiseshell-cat (Noun)
Meaning
A cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The adorable tortoiseshell cat purrfully rubbed against my leg, its distinctive markings a swirl of black, cream, and yellow.
- My grandmother's old house was home to a beautiful tortoiseshell cat named Whiskers, who loved to curl up in the warm sunbeams.
- The shelter had a stunning tortoiseshell cat available for adoption, with vibrant black and yellow markings on its fur.
- As I walked through the garden, I spotted a tortoiseshell cat lazily watching the butterflies from behind a leafy bush.
- The breeder had a litter of adorable kittens, including a gorgeous little tortoiseshell cat with cream-colored paws and a sweet disposition.