No. 5,364 in Catalan
carey
"Carey" in Catalan refers to "tortoiseshell," specifically the material obtained from the shells of certain turtles.
In a sentence
La tortuga carey és una espècie en perill d'extinció.
The hawksbill sea turtle is an endangered species.
Here, 'carey' is used as a noun to refer to the specific turtle species.
Les ulleres amb muntura de carey són molt elegants.
Glasses with tortoiseshell frames are very stylish.
Here, 'carey' refers to a material traditionally resembling the shell pattern of turtles.
El color carey dels cabells li dóna un aspecte únic.
The tortoiseshell color of his hair gives him a unique look.
In this context, 'carey' denotes a pattern or shade reminiscent of tortoiseshell.
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