1. (n.) Any one of numerous species of reptiles of the order Testudinata.

2. (n.) Same as Testudo.

3. (n.) having a color like that of a tortoise's shell, black with white and orange spots; -- used mostly to describe cats of that color.

4. (n.) a tortoise-shell cat.

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