Definition of 鼈甲 (べっこう)

べっこう

鼈甲

べっこう

bekkou

noun
1.
tortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle), bekko
See also:玳瑁
2.
tortoiseshell (esp. of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle)(in Chinese medicine)
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Other readings:
べっ甲【べっこう】
Related Kanji
snapping turtle, fresh-water turtle
armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace