1 [U] the hard shell of a TURTLE, especially the type with orange and brown marks, used for making combs and small ornaments
2 (AmE also calico cat) [C] a cat with black, brown, orange and white fur
3 [C] a BUTTERFLY with orange and brown marks on its wings
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