tortie

English

Etymology

Clipping of tortoiseshell, +‎ -ie.

Noun

tortie (plural torties)

  1. (informal) A tortoiseshell cat.

Anagrams

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

From French tortue (“turtle”).

Noun

tortie

  1. turtle

References
  • Alcée Fortier, Louisiana Folktales
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